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lever seated hip abduction

lever seated hip abduction is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the seat height so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle.

Step 2

Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.

Step 3

Place your hands on the side handles for stability.

Step 4

Engage your abductors and slowly push your legs apart, away from the midline of your body.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your legs back together to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

abductors

Secondary muscles

gluteshamstrings

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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