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Standing Cable Hip Abduction

Main muscle
Glutes
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable and clip it to one ankle.
  2. 2Stand sideways to the machine, holding on for balance.
  3. 3Keep your leg straight and lift it out to the side.
  4. 4Squeeze your outer hip at the top of the movement.
  5. 5Lower your leg back down under control.

Coaching cues

  • Leg stays straight
  • Squeeze the outer hip
  • No leaning to help
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