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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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