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Illustration of the Hip Abduction Machine: Lean the torso forward slightly to bias the upper glute, push the knees wide and hold.
isolation · Isolation

Hip Abduction Machine

Hip Abduction Machine is an isolation isolation movement for abductors, using Hip Abduction Machine. It also works glutes. 3 sets of 15-20, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Abductors
Equipment
Hip Abduction Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 15-20
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Pads against the outside of the knees, back flat on the seat.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Lean the torso forward slightly to bias the upper glute, push the knees wide and hold.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 15-20, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

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