Cable Hip Abduction
Ankle strap at the low pulley, standing side-on: draw the leg away from the machine and return under tension.
How to do it
Setup
Ankle strap on the FAR leg at the low pulley, standing side-on, hand on the frame.
Steps
- Draw the leg away from the midline out to the side.
- Torso tall and still.
- Return with tension; finish the leg, switch.
Common mistakes
Leaning into the frame: upright is the rule. Momentum sweeps: slow, dead stops. Rotating the toe out: foot forward, glute med works.
Breathing
Exhale on the sweep, inhale returning.
