Resistance-Band Seated Hip Abduction
Strengthen your hips and glutes with Resistance-Band Seated Hip Abduction. Simple, effective, and perfect for all fitness levels!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Sit on a bench or a chair with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
2. Place a looped resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.
3. Sit up straight and brace your core, ensuring your back isn't rounding.
4. Plant your hands on the bench next to your hips for stability.
5. Slowly press your knees outward against the resistance of the band as far as you can without compromising your posture.
6. Pause briefly at the top of the movement where the tension in the band is the greatest.
7. Slowly return your knees toward each other, resisting the band’s pull as you go.
8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Make sure you perform the exercise with controlled movements to maximize the engagement of the muscles and avoid using momentum. Adjust the resistance of the band to match your fitness level, starting with a lighter band if necessary and progressing to higher resistances as you become stronger.
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