Cable Hip Abduction

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Cable Hip Abduction

Instructions

Preparation

Stand in front of low pulley facing to one side. Attach cable cuff to far ankle. Step out away from the stack and grasp ballet bar. Stand on near foot and allow far leg to cross in front.

Execution

Move leg to the opposite side of the low pulley by abduction the hip. Return and repeat. Turn around and continue with opposite leg.

Comments

See Spot Reduction Myth.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Isolated
 Force: Push

Muscles

Target

  • Hip Abductors (listed below)

Synergists

Stabilizers

  • Hip Abductors (Opposite)

 

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