Hip abduction (machine)
A abductors exercise with gym machine. The technique in 6 steps and the muscles it works.
AbductorsGym machine
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How to do it
- 1
Adjust the seat height so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
- 3
Place your hands on the side handles for stability.
- 4
Engage your abductors and slowly push your legs apart, away from the midline of your body.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your legs back together to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Abductors
- Equipment
- Gym machine
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At a glance
- Primary
- Abductors
- Equipment
- Gym machine
- Steps
- 6
