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How to do Hip Abduction Machine

Primary muscle: Glutes

GlutesBeginnerMachine, Resistance bandIsolation
Hip Abduction Machine start and end positionHip Abduction Machine start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Sit on the machine, rest your back fully against the support pad, and sit tall.
  2. Position your legs inside the side pads with your knees against the pads.
  3. Squeeze your glutes to open your legs outward as far as you can under control.
  4. Pause briefly at the top and squeeze your glutes hard to feel the movement.
  5. Slowly and under control, bring your legs back to the starting position.

Coaching tip

Lean your torso slightly forward and perform the movement under control through a full range of motion.

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