Hip Abduction
Seated, press the knees outward against the pads, then return slowly.
How to do it
Setup
Sit tall, pads outside the knees, feet on the rests.
Steps
- Press the knees apart as wide as they go.
- Hold the widest point for a beat.
- Return slowly without letting the stack touch down.
Common mistakes
Rocking the torso backward for width: sit tall; the hips do the work. Fast bouncing reps: the side glutes respond to the pause. Letting the weight slam shut: keep tension all the way in.
Breathing
Exhale pressing apart, inhale returning.
