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Machine Hip Abduction
A machine exercise targeting the outer hip muscles.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus medius · abductors
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Hip abduction machine
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Sit in the hip abduction machine with pads against your outer thighs.
- Push your legs apart against the resistance.
- Hold briefly at the widest point.
- Return to the starting position with control.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Sit tall and keep your back against the pad.
- Don't let the weight stack slam down between reps.
- Choose a resistance that allows a full range of motion.