Equipmentresistance band
Difficultybeginner
abductorsupper legs
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction
A seated exercise using a resistance band to target the hip abductors by pushing the knees apart against resistance. This movement also engages the glutes and hamstrings.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- 2.Wrap the resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.
- 3.Place your hands on the sides of the chair or bench for support.
- 4.Engage your abductors (outer thigh muscles) and slowly push your knees apart, against the resistance of the band.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your knees back together.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstrings
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