Seated Band Hip Abduction

Body region

• Glutes

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Sit tall on a chair or bench with a band looped just above the knees and feet flat on the floor.
2. Press your knees apart against the band as far as you can.
3. Pause for a second, then slowly bring the knees back together.

Cues

• Sit tall with a straight back.
• Lean forward slightly to shift the work toward the glutes.

Common mistakes

• Letting the torso rock to help the knees open.
• Letting the knees snap back in.

Alternatives

• Hip Abduction Machine
• Side-Lying Hip Abduction