Adduction & Abduction with Band

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Starting Position
Secure one end of the band to a sturdy object. Sit upright, extending legs in front of you. Attach handle of band around your right shoe or ankle, as pictured. Keep both hands out to your side and near your hips for balance.

Action
To work your inner right thigh, keep your toes pointed upward and sweep your right leg toward or across the midline of the body. Slowly return to the starting position, and repeat 10-15 times for one set.

To work your outer left thigh, start in the same position, but attach the band to your left foot or ankle. Keeping your toes pointed upward, start from the midline of the body and move your left leg out to the left side of your body. Slowly return to start and repeat 10-15 times per set.

To even out both sides, you will need to turn around and face the other direction and repeat the same movements (to work the right outer thigh and left inner thigh).

Special Instructions
None.

Muscles worked: Inner and Outer thighs, Hips