# Band Hip Adduction

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/band-hip-adduction

Also known as: Resistance Band Hip Adduction, Banded Hip Adduction, Standing 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](https://heatsy.app/ex/cable-hip-adduction)
- [Side-Lying Hip Adduction](https://heatsy.app/ex/side-lying-hip-adduction)