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Standing Band Hip Adduction

Adductors Tier A for Adductors Resistance Band Isolation Pull
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3sets
12-15reps /side
45srest
~3.7kcal/min

How to do it

Muscles worked

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Feel it right

Where you should feel it, the one cue to remember, and quick fixes when you feel it somewhere else.

You should feel it inInner thighs

Inner thighs.

Key cue (the coach says it during the set)“Squeeze the legs together, return slowly.”

Tempo · In 1 s · hold 1 · out 2 s

Choosing the load: Pick a weight you finish with 1–2 good reps left. 4+ left = too light; form breaks = too heavy.

Feel it somewhere else? Fix it like this

  • Feel it in KneesKnee discomfort. Reduce the range and place the pads above the knees.
  • Feel it in Front of hipsFront of the hip working. Sit tall and keep the movement slow.
  • Barely felt itToo light or too fast. Lower for 3 seconds, pause 1 second at the stretch, and pick a load that leaves only 1–2 reps in the tank.
  • Joint painSharp or joint pain is a stop sign: end this set, lower the weight, shorten the range — if it repeats, switch to an easier variation.

During a workout we ask after the first set where you felt it and give the fix right away — and remember it for next time.

Tips

  • Stand with feet hip-width apart and brace your core before each rep.
  • Stand far enough from the anchor that there is tension at the start.
  • Keep your toes pointing forward throughout.
  • Pick a band tension that lets you finish every rep with good form.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning the torso to swing the leg across.

Breathing

Exhale as the leg sweeps in, inhale as it returns.

Equipment needed

Resistance Band
Not owned

Recommended by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 8–12 reps · rest 60–90 s
Strength4–5 sets × 4–6 reps · rest 2–3 min
Endurance2–3 sets × 15–20 reps · rest 30–45 s

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