Resistance band seated hip abduction

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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Resistance band seated hip abduction

How to Do the Resistance band seated hip abduction

How to Do the Resistance band seated hip abduction

Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground. Wrap the resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees. Place your hands on the sides of the chair or bench for support. Engage your abductors (outer thigh muscles) and slowly push your knees apart, against the resistance of the band. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your knees back together. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Abductors

Abductors

Secondary Muscles

glutes, hamstrings

Equipment

Resistance band

Body Part

Upper legs

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