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Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction

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Equipment

Resistance Band
Resistance Band
Bench
Bench

The seated hip abduction with a resistance band focuses on strengthening the hip abductors, enhancing hip stability and mobility. This exercise is beneficial for improving lateral movement and balance.

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with a resistance band looped around your thighs, just above the knees.
  2. Keep your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
  3. Press your knees outward against the band, spreading your legs apart.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension in the band.
  5. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus

Secondary Tensor Fasciae Latae

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