Resistance Band Standing Balance Hip Abduction
Description
The resistance band standing balance hip abduction is a unilateral glute medius drill. Standing on one leg and pressing the other out to the side against band resistance hammers the glute medius and trains balance.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Resistance Band Standing Balance Hip Abduction Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band at low height.
- Loop the band around one ankle.
- Stand sideways to the anchor with the banded leg furthest away.
- Lift the banded foot slightly off the floor.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Press the banded leg out to the side against the band.
- Squeeze the side glute hard at full abduction.
- Lower with control and continue for all reps then switch.
Resistance Band Standing Balance Hip Abduction Form & Visual
Resistance Band Standing Balance Hip Abduction Benefits
- Isolates the glute medius.
- Trains balance on one leg.
- Builds hip stability.
- Useful for runners.
- Joint friendly hip work.
Resistance Band Standing Balance Hip Abduction Muscles Worked
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus maximus
- Tensor fasciae latae
Resistance Band Standing Balance Hip Abduction Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Hip Abduction
- Side Lying Leg Raise
- Clamshell
- Lateral Walk
