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Exercise Lab

Cable "Figure 4" Hip Abduction -- Side-Lying

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Equipment

  • Cable Column

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks

Purposes

  • Glute strength (emphasis: gluteus medius)

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Description

  • With the ankle-strap secured around one ankle, lie on the opposite side, so that the strapped ankle is on top.
  • Bend the bottom leg, to increase stabilization.
  • Lift the top leg as high as you can without moving the pelvis bone or your torso.
  • Slowly lower the leg.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight

Mistakes

  • Tilting and hiking your hips up