Seated banded hip abduction

Mini band around the knees

Also called banded knee press, seated band abduction

Seated banded hip abduction, start positionSeated banded hip abduction, end position
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Sit tall with a mini band around the knees, press the knees apart against the band, then return with control.

  1. Vary torso lean to change the angle
  2. Push the knees out, do not swing
  3. Hold briefly at the spread

Movement

Pattern
Hip abduction
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Band

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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