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Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction

A resistance bands movement targeting the abductors. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · abductorsEquipment · resistance bandCategory · upper legs

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Wrap the resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.
  3. Place your hands on the sides of the chair or bench for support.
  4. Engage your abductors (outer thigh muscles) and slowly push your knees apart, against the resistance of the band.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your knees back together.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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