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Animated demonstration of the resistance band seated hip abduction exercise, targeting the Abductors using Resistance band.

resistance band seated hip abduction

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Resistance band
Target muscle
Abductors
Secondary muscles
gluteshamstrings

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Step 2: Wrap the resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.

  3. Step 3: Place your hands on the sides of the chair or bench for support.

  4. Step 4: Engage your abductors (outer thigh muscles) and slowly push your knees apart, against the resistance of the band.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your knees back together.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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