How to Do Band Hip Adductions
Start and end of one clean rep of Band Hip Adductions.
Quick facts
| Primary muscle | Quads |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | — |
| Equipment | Resistance bands |
| Category | Strength |
How to perform Band Hip Adductions
- Anchor a band around a solid post or other object.
- Stand with your left side to the post, and put your right foot through the band, getting it around the ankle.
- Stand up straight and hold onto the post if needed. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping the knee straight, raise your right legs out to the side as far as you can.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired rep count.
- Switch sides.
Muscles worked
- Quads (primary): extends the knee to drive squats, lunges and jumps.
Sets & reps by goal
| Goal | Sets × reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 × 3–5 | Heavy (~85%+) | 2–3 min |
| Hypertrophy | 3–4 × 8–12 | Moderate (~65–75%) | 60–90 s |
| Endurance | 2–3 × 15–20 | Lighter (~50–60%) | 30–45 s |
With bands, heavier means a thicker band or more pre-stretch — chase reps and tension rather than a barbell number.
Form tips
- Keep the knees tracking in line with the toes and push the whole foot into the floor.
- Anchor the band securely and stand where there's already tension at the start of the rep, not just at the top.
- Treat every rep the same — a repeatable setup and bar path is what lets you add weight safely over time.
- Control the lowering phase — a 2–3 second descent builds more than dropping the weight.
Common mistakes
- Letting the knees cave inward as you push out of the bottom.
- Ignoring the band's changing resistance and rushing the hardest, most-stretched part of the rep.
- Chasing weight jumps before the current load feels solid on every rep.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Band Hip Adductions work?
Band Hip Adductions is a focused movement that primarily works the quads.
What equipment do I need for Band Hip Adductions?
Band Hip Adductions needs a resistance band and a sturdy anchor point.
How many sets and reps should I do for Band Hip Adductions?
It depends on your goal: about 3–5 sets of 3–5 heavy reps for strength, 3–4 sets of 8–12 for muscle growth, or 2–3 sets of 15–20 for endurance. With bands, heavier means a thicker band or more pre-stretch — chase reps and tension rather than a barbell number.
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