What muscles does the Band Standing Hip Abduction work?

The Band Standing Hip Abduction mainly works the abductors and glutes.

How many sets and reps of the Band Standing Hip Abduction?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Band Standing Hip Abduction?

Foam Roll IT Band, Side-Lying Hip Abduction, Band Clamshell and Band Fire Hydrant work the same main muscle.

Band Standing Hip Abduction

Anchor the band at the ankle and sweep the leg out to the side, squeezing the outer glute at the top.

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Muscles worked: Abductors, Glutes
Equipment: Resistance band
Movement: Legs

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the abductors, for when the resistance band is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Band Standing Hip Abduction work?: The Band Standing Hip Abduction mainly works the abductors and glutes.
What equipment do you need for the Band Standing Hip Abduction?: A resistance band.
How many sets and reps of the Band Standing Hip Abduction?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Band Standing Hip Abduction?: Foam Roll IT Band, Side-Lying Hip Abduction, Band Clamshell and Band Fire Hydrant work the same main muscle.

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