Cable Hip Abduction
Cable Hip Abduction is a cable legs exercise for the glutes. If you cannot do it, Banded Lateral Walk or Fire Hydrant are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Glutes · main
How to do it
- Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley, stand side-on to the machine and hold it for balance.
- Put the cuff on the leg farthest from the pulley and keep your torso upright.
- Lift that leg out to the side, toes forward, leading with your heel.
- Lower slowly across the front of your standing leg without letting the weight rest, then switch legs.
Watch out: Leaning your torso sideways to swing the leg higher.
Alternatives
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