Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction
The seated abduction without the machine: sitting tall on a bench, push the knees apart against a looped band.
How to do it
Setup
Sitting on the end of a bench, feet flat and hip-width, a looped band just above the knees, hands on the bench.
Steps
- Push both knees out against the band as far as they go.
- Hold for a beat with the feet flat.
- Let the knees come back in under control.
Common mistakes
Feet rolling onto their outer edges: keep the soles flat. Leaning back to push wider: sit tall. Letting the band snap the knees in: control the return.
Breathing
Exhale pressing apart, inhale returning.
