How to do the Seated Band Hip Abduction
Step by step
- Sit on a bench or chair with a band looped around your legs just above the knees.
- Plant your feet and sit tall with your core braced.
- Press your knees apart against the band as far as comfortable.
- Pause at the widest point and squeeze the outer glutes.
- Bring your knees back together slowly, keeping tension on the band.
The thing people get wrong
Control the return so the band does not snap your knees inward. Keep your torso upright rather than leaning to force the range.
Coaching cue
Keep your feet planted and your knees pointing up as you press out.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Glutes
- Secondary: Hips
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