Exercise Comparison
Band Hip Adductions vs Carioca Quick Step
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Carioca Quick Step
Instructions
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.
Carioca Quick Step
Begin with your feet a few inches apart and your left arm up in a relaxed, athletic position.
With your right foot, quick step behind and pull the knee up.
Fire your arms back up when you pull the right knee, being sure that your knee goes straight up and down. Avoid turning your feet as you move and continue to look forward as you move to the side.
Verdict
Both exercises target the adductors. Band Hip Adductions is a beginner exercise using bands, while Carioca Quick Step is beginner and uses none. Choose Band Hip Adductions if you have access to bands, or Carioca Quick Step if you prefer none.