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Banded Side-Lying Hip Abduction
- 1 - Place a resistance band around your thighs just above the knees, or around your ankles for increased difficulty.
- 2 - Lie on your side with your legs stacked, hips aligned, and bottom arm supporting your head or extended on the floor.
- 3 - Keep your torso stable, brace your core, and slightly bend the knees if the band is above the knees.
- 4 - Keeping your top foot facing forward and hips stacked, lift the top leg upward against the band without rolling your pelvis backward.
- 5 - Pause briefly at the top while squeezing the outer hip and glute.
- 6 - Lower the leg back down in a controlled motion without letting the band snap back.
- 7 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
