How to do the Band Standing Hip Adduction
Anchor a band around a solid post or other object.
Stand with your left side to the post, and put your right foot through the band, getting it around the ankle.
Stand up straight and hold onto the post if needed. This will be your starting position.
Keeping the knee straight, raise your right legs out to the side as far as you can.
Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired rep count.
Switch sides.
Sets and reps
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle growth | 2–4 | 10–15 | 1 min |
| Muscular endurance | 2–3 | 15–25 | 45 s |
When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.
Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.
Muscles worked
Primary
Your inner thighs pull the legs together and help you out of the bottom of a squat. The adductor machine, Copenhagen planks and wide squats train them.
Alternatives
Same muscles, similar movement: swap in one of these if the Band Standing Hip Adduction doesn’t suit your gym or your joints.
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