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Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction

Beginner
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction animated demonstration
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How to Do It

  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.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Resistance Band

Muscles Worked

PrimaryAbductors
Secondary
GlutesHamstrings