Band Hip Abduction (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand on one leg with a band looped around your ankles.
  • 2Maintaining balance, slowly move your free leg to the side and upward.
  • 3Hold the motion when you feel tension in your hip and glutes.
  • 4Slowly return your leg to the starting position.
  • 5Repeat the process for a set number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
  • Avoid rushing through the movement to prevent injury.
  • Focus on the muscle contraction, not leg lift height.
  • Use a band of appropriate resistance, it should be challenging but not cause straining.

Band Hip Abduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs