Hip Abduction Machine (Lean Forward)

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Watch Hip Abduction Machine (Lean Forward)

Technique

How to perform Hip Abduction Machine (Lean Forward)

1. Sit on the abductor machine with the outer sides of your thighs against its pads and your feet on the provided supports.
2. Select the resistance and starting width, then lean your torso forward over your thighs.
3. Hold that trunk and pelvic position as you move your thighs outward against the pads.
4. Use a controlled range without rocking your torso or bouncing against the resistance.
5. Bring your thighs back inward slowly while maintaining the forward lean.
6. Reset before repeating rather than using trunk movement to start the next repetition.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Minimus.