Butt – Lying Bent Leg Abduction with Short Resistance Band

Bands:

Place the band around both legs, right above the knee

Body Positioning:

Lie on your side, push your hips slightly up, almost as if you want to get into a side plank. Bend your legs to a 90 degree angle behind you and stack your feet on top of each other. Keep your elbow in a 90 degree and use it for balance. Place the other hand on your hips. Use your elbow for balance. Press both feet onto each other.

Movement:

While keeping your feet together, raise your top knee up until it is at eye level while pushing against the resistance of the band. Slowly lower your leg to starting position. Repeat for 10 – 15 times.

Points to remember:

Keep your feet together as you raise your knee up. You can make the exercise harder by lifting your hips off the floor.

Rule:

If you are able to do more than 10-15 reps, change to a heavier band.