band seated hip internal rotation

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with band.

band seated hip internal rotation demonstration
band seated hip internal rotation β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Quadriceps

How to do band seated hip internal rotation

  1. Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Place a resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees.

  3. Keep your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and your feet shoulder-width apart.

  4. Engage your glutes and slowly rotate your knees outward, pushing against the resistance of the band.

  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

HamstringsQuadriceps

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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