Band Hip Abduction (male)

Band Hip Abduction demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Fasten the band around your lower legs above the ankles
  • 2Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keep your back straight and your hands on your hips or in front of you
  • 3Raise one leg to the side, keeping the other foot flat on the ground
  • 4Bring your leg back to the initial position in a controlled motion
  • 5Repeat for desired reps, then switch to the other leg

Tips:

  • Keep the movement slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement
  • Keep body stable and avoid bending at the waist
  • Exhale while raising your leg and inhale when returning to the initial position
  • Avoid rotating your body, you should only move your leg

Band Hip Abduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs