Standing on one leg with a band from a low post round the other ankle, the straight leg lifts out to the side against it: resisted standing abduction, about level with resisted side-stepping for the gluteus medius.
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Hip abduction family
Standing band hip abduction
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Standing on one leg with a band from a low post round the other ankle, the straight leg lifts out to the side against it: resisted standing abduction, about level with resisted side-stepping for the gluteus medius.
DemandEasy
Equipment requiredA band + An anchor point
Muscle focusHip abductors · Glutes
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand on one leg with the side of the standing leg to a low post, a band from the post round the other ankle.
Lift the straight leg out to the side as far as it goes against the band.
Lower it slowly.
Form cues
Keep the trunk upright; don't lean away.
Hold the post for balance if needed.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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