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Illustration of the Seated Banded Abduction: Press the knees apart, pause two seconds, resist coming back in.
isolation · Isolation

Seated Banded Abduction

Seated Banded Abduction is an isolation isolation movement for abductors, using Mini Bands. It also works glutes. 3 sets of 20-30, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Abductors
Equipment
Mini Bands
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 20-30
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Sit on a bench with a mini band above the knees, lean forward slightly.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Press the knees apart, pause two seconds, resist coming back in.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 20-30, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Abductors does most of the work. Glutes take the rest.