Band seated hip external rotation

Band seated hip external rotation

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Rehabilitation

Target Muscle

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, piriformis, obturator internus

Equipment

Band

Body Part

Upper legs

Sit at the edge of a bench with a light band looped around the working ankle and anchored to the outside of that leg. Keep the knee bent 90° and rotate the hip to draw the foot inward against the band, then return with control.

Sit at the edge of a bench with a light band looped around the working ankle and anchored to the outside of that leg. Keep the knee bent 90° and rotate the hip to draw the foot inward against the band, then return with control.

Sit at the edge of a bench with a light band looped around the working ankle and anchored to the outside of that leg. Keep the knee bent 90° and rotate the hip to draw the foot inward against the band, then return with control.

How to Do the Band seated hip external rotation

How to Do the Band seated hip external rotation

How to Do the Band seated hip external rotation

Sit tall at the bench edge with hips and knees at about 90\u00B0, feet hanging or lightly touching the floor. Loop a light band around the working ankle and attach the other end to a lateral anchor at ankle height so it pulls the lower leg outward. Brace your core, keep the thigh vertical and the knee pointing straight ahead. Without moving the knee, externally rotate the hip to bring the foot inward toward the midline against the band\u2019s tension. Pause briefly at end range without leaning or letting the thigh drift. Slowly return to neutral under control; avoid snapping the band. Perform all reps, then switch sides. Keep the range small and pain-free.

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