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Exercise Lab

Hip Abduction

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Equipment

  • Torque F5

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Glute strength.
  • Hip strength.

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Description

  • Set doors wide, lock bench up and out of the way, adjust swivel pulleys to lowest position (#17), attach ankle strap to ankle farthest from swivel pulley and set resistance.
  • Stand perpendicular to base pulley facing away from machine, grasp door for stability and slowly draw leg out to side, keeping leg straight.
  • Return to start position and repeat. After completing one set, switch to other leg.

ProTip

  • Keep your torso upright.

Mistakes

  • Leaning forward.
  • Bending your knee as you draw your leg out to the side.