TherEx | Sidelying Hip ABDuctions & Progressions

The video tutorial covers the hip abduction exercise, focusing on strengthening the hip abductors, including the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fascia lata. It begins with basic steps like ankle dorsiflexion and quad contraction, progressing to advanced techniques involving hip abduction in three planes. The tutorial emphasizes maintaining proper form to minimize lumbar paraspinal activation by ensuring correct hip alignment.

Which muscles are primarily targeted during the hip abduction exercise?

• Rectus femoris and vastus lateralis

• Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus

• Sartorius and gracilis

• Biceps femoris and semitendinosus

What is the first step in performing the hip abduction exercise?

• Hip extension

• Shoulder abduction

• Ankle dorsiflexion

• Knee flexion

How can the sideline hip abduction exercise be made more challenging?

• By reducing the range of motion

• By performing the exercise in three planes

• By adding weight to the ankle

• By increasing the speed of repetitions

What should be minimized to ensure proper form during hip abduction?

• Ankle plantarflexion

• Lumbar paraspinal activation

• Shoulder rotation

• Knee hyperextension

How can lumbar paraspinal activation be minimized during the exercise?

• By flexing the knees

• By keeping the hips stacked directly on top of each other

• By extending the lumbar spine

• By rotating the hips forward