Fitness Band Standing Leg Abduction

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Starting Position:

Attach a fitness band to a door at ankle height (make sure to use the door attachments provided).

Attach the fitness band to your left ankle.

Stand with your weight on the right leg and your right hand on a chair or table balancing your body.

Place your left hand on your hip.

Maintain a slight bend in the knees throughout the exercise.

Movement:

Contracting the muscles of the outer thigh, raise your leg out to the side stopping when you feel a contraction in the glutes and outer thigh area.

Slowly return to the starting position.

Key Points:

Exhale while moving your leg away from your body.

Inhale while returning to the starting position.

Perform 15 repetitions. After rep 15, continue to perform a partial movement. Meaning, after you can’t complete another rep, continue to pulse the leg with a partial movement until you can’t perform any additional reps. Rest 30 seconds after completing sets on both legs and immediately go to the next exercise. (A cable machine with ankle attachment at a gym also works very well. However, if you don’t have access to a gym then the fitness band will work quite well).

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