Hip adduction

Cable hip adduction

What it works

Works

Adductors

Equipment

Cable

Unilateral (one side at a time)

How to do it

  1. Attach an ankle strap connected to the low pulley to your nearer ankle.
  2. Stand side-on to the machine, holding on for balance.
  3. Bring your leg inward, crossing in front of your support leg.
  4. Squeeze your adductor at the end of the range.
  5. Return under control and complete your reps before switching sides.

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of control
  • Leaning the torso to compensate
  • Shortening the range

Other variations

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