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Cable Hip Abduction

Standing cable hip abduction for glute medius and pelvic stability.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Abductors

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Attach the ankle strap to a low cable and stand side-on with the working leg farthest from the stack.
  2. 02Hold the machine and keep the pelvis level.
  3. 03Move the working leg out to the side without leaning the torso away.
  4. 04Pause when the side glute contracts.
  5. 05Return the leg slowly across the body line and complete the side before switching.

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