Exercise technique

resistance band seated hip abduction

A seated exercise using a resistance band to target the hip abductors by pushing the knees apart against resistance. This movement also engages the glutes and hamstrings.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes, Hamstrings.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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