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Resistance band seated hip abduction

Beginner

Resistance band seated hip abduction is a isolation resistance band exercise for the abductors, also working the glutes and hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abductors

Also works

GlutesHamstrings

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Legs
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Wrap the resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.
  3. 3Place your hands on the sides of the chair or bench for support.
  4. 4Engage your abductors (outer thigh muscles) and slowly push your knees apart, against the resistance of the band.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your knees back together.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

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Harder variations

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