Standing Hip Abduction

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