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Resistance Band Lying Hip Abduction

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Resistance Band Lying Hip Abduction Overview

The resistance band lying hip abduction workout primarily engages the Abductor muscles.

The resistance band provides resistance to target and strengthen the Abductor muscles without overworking secondary muscles.

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Resistance Band Lying Hip Abduction Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your side on a mat or a comfortable surface.
  2. Place a resistance band just above your knees and keep your legs together.
  3. Engage your core and slowly lift your top leg away from the bottom leg, keeping it straight.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your outer hip.
  5. Lower your leg back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Resistance Band Lying Hip Abduction Tips

  1. Wrap the resistance band around your ankles and lie on your side, keeping your body in a straight line.
  2. Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
  3. Keep your top leg straight and slowly lift it as high as you can without rotating your hips.
  4. Focus on squeezing your glute muscles at the top of the movement to engage your abductor.
  5. Avoid using momentum or swinging your leg, as this reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
  6. Control the movement as you lower your leg back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other side.

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