Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction (female)

Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the edge of a bench with your feet flat on the floor
  • 2Place the resistance band around your knees
  • 3Slowly push your knees apart, stretching the band
  • 4Hold for a second and then slowly return to your starting position
  • 5Repeat for desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Make sure your movements are controlled, don't let the band snap back
  • Keep your upper body still and focus on isolating the hip abduction
  • Ensure to breathe regularly, exhale as you push your knees apart and inhale as you return to starting position
  • Avoid letting your knees cave inwards as you return to the starting position

Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs