Banded Hip Hinge Abductions

Technique

How to perform Banded Hip Hinge Abductions

1. Place a mini loop band just above your knees and stand with your feet hip- to shoulder-width apart.
2. Soften your knees and hinge until your torso leans about 30–45 degrees forward from vertical.
3. Keep your feet planted and maintain that hip depth and back position.
4. Move your knees outward against the band without changing the torso angle or rolling onto the outside edges of your feet.
5. Bring your knees back under control while retaining some band tension.
6. Repeat the outward-and-return motion without turning it into a repeated squat or hip hinge.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus.