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Standing band abduction: how to do it

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Band around your legs, hand on a support

  1. Starting position

    Stand tall with a resistance band around your legs, feet hip-width apart, and one hand on a stable support.

  2. The movement

    Keep your leg straight, move one foot out to the side against the band, then return it slowly.

Most common mistake

Don't lean your body to the side, stand tall and move your leg from the hip.

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