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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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