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band lying hip external rotation

band lying hip external rotation is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and a resistance band looped around your feet

Step 2. Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest, keeping your feet together

Step 3. Slowly rotate your knees outwards, away from each other, while keeping your feet together

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the end of the rotation, then slowly return to the starting position

Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

abductors

Secondary muscles

core

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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