Supine Hip Abduction (TRX / Suspension Trainer)

Level
beginner
Force
push
Mechanic
isolation
Equipment
trx
Category
strength
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

Lying movement targeting hip abductors and glutes. Abduct the hips outward while supporting your body with your hands.

Instructions

  1. Lie on your back with your head near the anchor point, holding both TRX handles.
  2. Place your feet in the TRX foot cradles with legs extended upward.
  3. Lift your hips off the ground, supporting your body with your hands and the straps.
  4. Abduct your legs outward, moving them apart while maintaining hip stability.
  5. Return your legs to the starting position and repeat.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain hip stability throughout.
  • Move with control and avoid swinging your legs.
  • Maintain constant tension in the TRX straps.
  • Focus on using your hip abductors and glutes for the movement.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 9 reps
Build muscle 3 13 reps
Build endurance 3 16 reps

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