Side Plank Leg Lift - oblique strengthening and hip abduction strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
The side plank leg lift is an advanced strengthening exercise that targets the obliques, gluteus medius, and other lateral stabilizers of the trunk and hip. It is commonly used to improve pelvic stability, hip abductor strength, and core control during functional movement.
Muscles Involved
External obliqueInternal obliqueTransversus abdominisQuadratus lumborumGluteus mediusGluteus minimusTensor fasciae lataeDeltoidRotator cuff
Related Conditions
Hip abductor weaknessPelvic instabilityGreater trochanteric pain syndromePatellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band-related painCore weaknessChronic low back pain