Side hip raises with a bench

By incorporating a bench into lateral hip raises, the difficulty level is increased as you place your feet on the weight bench. Your forearm additionally supports your body weight on the ground. In the starting position, your upper body, legs, and head should form a straight line. Any curvature of the body is not intended. To enhance stability, you can place your second hand supportively on your chest.

Movement execution

Initiate lateral hip raises with a bench by lifting your body upward. Execute the movement as far as possible. Ensure that, during the upward motion and exhalation, your body continues to form a straight line. While inhaling, lower your body again until the hip nearly touches the ground.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information regarding the targeted muscles and frequently occurring errors in performing the exercise "Lateral Hip Raises with a Bench" can be found on the page "Lateral Hip Raises."

Alternative variants to lateral hip raises with a bench

To add more variety to your training, you can also resort to similar exercises or other variations of "Lateral Hip Raises with a Bench."