Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction
Description
The resistance band seated hip abduction is a glute medius exercise where you sit with a mini band above your knees and push your knees apart against the band tension. It is a convenient seated version of the clamshell and is useful for glute activation at a desk or in a chair.
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction Instructions
- Place a mini band around both thighs just above your knees.
- Sit on a chair or bench with feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Push both knees outward against the band tension.
- Spread your knees as far apart as possible.
- Squeeze your outer glutes at the fully open position.
- Slowly bring knees back together under control.
- Repeat for 15 to 25 reps per set.
- Use a thicker band for more resistance.
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction Form & Visual
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction Benefits
- Convenient seated glute activation
- Useful warm-up or desk exercise
- Builds gluteus medius
- Highly portable
- Easy to scale
- Helps with knee tracking
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction Muscles Worked
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus minimus
- Tensor fasciae latae
Resistance Band Seated Hip Abduction Variations & Alternatives
- Resistance Band Clamshell
- Lever Seated Hip Abduction
- Band Hip Abduction (standing)
- Band Lateral Walk
- Seated Machine Hip Abduction
