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Band Hip Adductions

How to do the Band Hip Adductions with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Adductors

Secondary

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Equipment

Bands

Step by step

How to do the Band Hip Adductions

  1. 1

    Anchor a band around a solid post or other object.

  2. 2

    Stand with your left side to the post, and put your right foot through the band, getting it around the ankle.

  3. 3

    Stand up straight and hold onto the post if needed. This will be your starting position.

  4. 4

    Keeping the knee straight, raise your right legs out to the side as far as you can.

  5. 5

    Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired rep count.

  6. 6

    Switch sides.

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FAQ

Band Hip Adductions: common questions

What muscles does the Band Hip Adductions work?

The Band Hip Adductions primarily works the Adductors.

Is the Band Hip Adductions suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Band Hip Adductions is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Band Hip Adductions?

To do the Band Hip Adductions you'll need resistance bands.

Is the Band Hip Adductions a compound or isolation exercise?

The Band Hip Adductions is an isolation exercise, it targets the adductors through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Band Hip Adductions with correct form?

Anchor a band around a solid post or other object. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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