Standing Cable Hip Abduction
- Primary muscles
- Abductors
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Forearms
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand upright next to a cable machine with an ankle cuff attached to your outer ankle.
- 2 Place your hand on the machine for support and keep your trunk stable.
- 3 Slowly lift your cuffed leg out to the side, away from your body, engaging your hip abductors.
- 4 Control the movement as you return your leg to the starting position.
- 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other leg.
