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How to Do Banded Hip Abduction (Seated) — Form, Muscles & Tips

Learn how to do the Banded Hip Abduction (Seated): step-by-step form, muscles worked, bands setup, and common mistakes. Free workout tracker included.

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How to perform this exercise

  1. Sit on a bench with a resistance band looped just above your knees.
  2. Feet flat on the floor, knees at 90 degrees.
  3. Press your knees outward against the band resistance as wide as possible.
  4. Hold briefly at maximum abduction.
  5. Slowly return your knees to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.