How to Do Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction

Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction is a glutes exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction

  1. 01Stand upright and hold a dumbbell against the outer thigh of the working leg.
  2. 02Shift the weight onto the standing leg while maintaining a soft bend in the knee.
  3. 03Lift the weighted leg out to the side away from the midline of the body to a 45-degree angle.
  4. 04Pause briefly at the top of the movement before returning the foot to the center.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid leaning the torso toward the opposite side to keep the mechanical work focused on the hip abductor muscles.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction work?

Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction correctly?

Stand upright and hold a dumbbell against the outer thigh of the working leg. Shift the weight onto the standing leg while maintaining a soft bend in the knee. Lift the weighted leg out to the side away from the midline of the body to a 45-degree angle. Pause briefly at the top of the movement before returning the foot to the center.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction?

Avoid leaning the torso toward the opposite side to keep the mechanical work focused on the hip abductor muscles.

Is Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction?

Dumbbell Standing Hip Abduction uses dumbbell.

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