Exercise Lab

Hip Abduction

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks

Purposes

  • Hip strength.
  • Glute strength.

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Description

  • Adjust swivel mid pulley to lowest setting and attach ankle strap. Set resistance.
  • Stand perpendicular to pulley and attach strap to ankle furthest from the pulley.
  • Stand up right and stabilize by holding on to press arm.
  • Start with outside foot angled toward pulley weight on stabilizing leg.
  • Move leg out ward as far as you can while keeping hips stationary.
  • Slowly return to start position and repeat. Finish set and switch to other side, repeat.

ProTip

  • Keep your torso upright.

Mistakes

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