Exercise Comparison
Band Hip Adductions vs Side Leg Raises
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
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.
Side Leg Raises
Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your leg straight, raise it as far out to the side as possible, and swing it back down, allowing it to cross the opposite leg.
Repeat this swinging motion 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion as you do so.
Verdict
Both exercises target the adductors. Band Hip Adductions is a beginner exercise using bands, while Side Leg Raises is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Band Hip Adductions if you have access to bands, or Side Leg Raises if you prefer bodyweight.