Hip abduction
Machine hip abduction
What it works
Works
Abductors
Also works
Glutes
Equipment
Machine
How to do it
- Sit in the machine with the outer thighs against the pads.
- Keep your back against the backrest.
- Open your legs outward, pushing against the pads.
- Squeeze your glutes and abductors at the end of the range.
- Return under control to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Using torso momentum
- Returning abruptly and letting the stack slam
- Leaning forward to push more
Other variations
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