Resistance Band Standing Abduction Exercise
Abduction exercises involve moving the thigh away from the centre line of the body. This strengthens the outer hip and buttock muscles.
Teaching Points
- Attach one end of the band to something stationary and stand sideways on to the attachment point.
- Wrap the end of the band around the ankle furthest from the attachment point.
- Start with your legs together and begin by moving the working leg out to the side, as far as possible from the standing leg.
- Try to keep the hips level throughout the exercise.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles Worked
- Gluteus Medius.
- Gluteus Minimus.
- Tensor Fasciae Latae.
Alternative exercises
- Laying hip abduction with a resistance band.
- Outer thigh machine.
Related Injuries
- Iliotibial band friction syndrome - Runners knee.
- Piriformis syndrome.
