Cable hip abduction

How to do it

1. Attach an ankle strap connected to the low pulley to your farther ankle.
2. Stand side-on to the machine, holding on for balance.
3. Move your leg outward in line with your body.
4. Squeeze your abductor at the end of the range.
5. Return under control and complete your reps before switching sides.

Common mistakes

• Leaning the torso to raise the leg higher
• Using momentum instead of control
• Moving the leg forward instead of out to the side

Other variations

• Machine hip abduction