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Illustration of the Cable Hip Abduction: Sweep the leg out and slightly back, keep the torso still.
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Cable Hip Abduction

Cable Hip Abduction is an isolation isolation movement for abductors, using Single Cable Column and Ankle Strap. It also works glutes. 3 sets of 12-20, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Abductors
Equipment
Single Cable Column and Ankle Strap
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 12-20
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Ankle strap on the low pulley, stand side-on holding the frame.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Sweep the leg out and slightly back, keep the torso still.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 12-20, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.

Muscles worked

Abductors does most of the work. Glutes take the rest.