Band Hip Adduction

Body region

• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Adductor Longus
• Adductor Brevis
• Adductor Magnus
• Gracilis

Helps

• Pectineus

Holds

• Transversus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Anchor a band low at the side and loop it around the ankle nearest to it, standing side-on and holding a support.
2. Lift the foot slightly and pull the leg across in front of the standing leg.
3. Return slowly to the start; finish the set and switch legs.

Cues

• Keep the torso upright and still.
• Control the band on the way back.

Common mistakes

• Leaning away to swing the leg.
• Letting the band snap the leg back.

Alternatives

• Cable Hip Adduction
• Side-Lying Hip Adduction