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Band Hip Adduction

Band hip adduction is an isolation movement designed to strengthen the adductor muscles along the inner thigh. It helps build pelvic stability, prevents groin strains, and works best toward the end of a leg session or as part of a targeted activation routine.

Muscles: Legs
Equipment: Resistance bands
Type: Strength
Animation: Men and women

How to do it

Anchor the band at a low point near the floor and slip your right foot into the handle.
Stand with your right side toward the anchor and step away until the band is taut, holding a wall or sturdy support with your left hand for balance.
Shift your weight onto your left leg, keep your torso upright, and brace your core.
Inhale, then as you exhale, sweep your right leg across the front of your body past your standing leg, keeping the knee straight.
Pause briefly at the far point.
Inhale and slowly let your leg return to the starting position; complete all reps, then switch sides.

Common mistakes

Leaning your torso to the side relies on momentum rather than the adductor muscles to pull the band.
Allowing the band to snap the leg back quickly eliminates eccentric tension and risks straining the groin.
Rotating your foot outward shifts the workload away from the inner thigh and onto the hip flexors.
Bending the working knee too much shortens the lever arm and lessens the exercise's effectiveness.

Tips

Brace your core and keep your upper body upright so only the hip joint moves.
Pause for a full second at the point of maximum crossover to emphasize the contraction.
Stand far enough from the anchor point so the resistance band remains taut even in the starting position.

Sets and reps

Perform 3 to 4 sets of 15 to 20 controlled reps per leg. Keep rest periods between 45 and 60 seconds to maintain high metabolic stress in the target muscle.

Muscles worked

Your coach guides every set

Turn on the coach in Gloox: it asks how you feel, picks the weight from your history and cues technique and rest. Rate each set and the next one is tuned to you.

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Questions

Which muscles does band hip adduction target?

It targets the hip adductor group, including the adductor longus, brevis, and magnus, along with the gracilis. The core and stance leg musculature act as stabilizers throughout the movement.

What should you do if you feel groin pain during the exercise?

Stop the exercise immediately to avoid aggravating a potential muscle or tendon strain. If the pain persists, consult a qualified healthcare provider or physical therapist.

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