Technique
Sit in the hip abductor machine with your back against the pad and legs positioned on the machine. Push your legs apart by contracting your outer hip muscles, then slowly return to the starting position.
A machine-based isolation exercise that targets the hip abductor muscles, building strength and stability in the lateral hip and gluteal region.
Sit in the hip abductor machine with your back against the pad and legs positioned on the machine. Push your legs apart by contracting your outer hip muscles, then slowly return to the starting position.
Sit in hip abductor machine with back against pad, legs positioned on machine, ready to perform abduction.
Legs pushed apart through abduction, maintaining proper form and control throughout the movement.
Keep back against pad, push with control, feel the contraction, maintain proper form
Lifting hips, using momentum, incomplete range of motion, poor back position
Increase weight, add tempo changes, try different angles, or perform more reps.
Use lighter weight, focus on form, reduce range of motion, or use resistance bands.
Maintain proper form to avoid hip strain. Stop if you experience pain in outer hips, lower back, or knees. Keep your back pressed against the pad throughout the movement.