Standing wall-press hip abduction

Standing side-on to a wall, you press the outside of the bent near knee into the wall and hold, while the standing leg keeps the pelvis level.

Hip abduction family

Standing wall-press hip abduction

Easier option

Standing side-on to a wall, you press the outside of the bent near knee into the wall and hold, while the standing leg keeps the pelvis level.

DemandEasy

Equipment requiredA wall

Muscle focusHip abductors · Glutes · Abs

Written instructions available. A verified 3D demonstration has not been built for this variation.

Source-researched guide. Clinical review is pending.

How to move

Stand side-on to a wall, about a forearm's length away, with a folded towel at knee height.
Bend the knee nearest the wall so the foot lifts just off the floor, and rest the outside of that knee on the towel.
Stand tall on the other foot with a soft knee, the pelvis level and the trunk upright.
Press the knee gently into the wall, building over 2 to 3 seconds to a light to moderate effort, and hold.
Release slowly. Repeat, then turn round and work the other side.

Form cues

Keep the standing hip level: it should not drift out sideways.
Stay upright rather than leaning into or away from the wall.
Avoid: hitching the pelvis up, or pressing so hard you hold your breath.

Practice and cautions

3 to 5 holds of 5 to 15 seconds each side, twice a day: the standing hold in the LEAP trial programme.

Letting the standing hip sag outward is the "hanging on the hip" position people with outer hip pain are taught to avoid; keep it level. This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.

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Sources and review status

Sources support the educational description; they do not establish that this exercise is suitable for you.

No variation is labeled clinically validated.

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What it works

Muscles

Main: Hip abductors, Glutes. Also: Abs.

Equipment

A wall

Level

Beginner. See the easier and harder options above.

Pain guides that use it

Part of a staged plan, with when to get help first.

Outer hip pain (hip bursitis): exercises that help, and positions to avoid

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Questions people ask

What muscles does the Standing wall-press hip abduction work?

Mainly the hip abductors and glutes, with help from the abs.

What equipment do I need for the Standing wall-press hip abduction?

A wall.

Is the Standing wall-press hip abduction good for beginners?

It is graded beginner, so it suits most people starting out. When it feels easy, try the Lateral band walk.

How do I make the Standing wall-press hip abduction harder?

Progress to the Lateral band walk, or add load, range or slower lowering once your form is solid.