Machine Side Hip Abduction
The standing hip abduction on a multi-hip machine: the lever pad on the outside of the working thigh, the leg drives out to the side against it.
How to do it
Setup
Standing on the machine's platform, the pad against the outer thigh above the knee, hands on the handles.
Steps
- Drive the leg out to the side against the pad.
- Pause at the widest point with the torso upright.
- Return slowly without letting the stack touch down; switch sides.
Common mistakes
Leaning the torso away to lift further: the range comes from the hip. Pad set on the knee joint: move it onto the thigh. Swinging the stack: slow out, slow in.
Breathing
Exhale pressing apart, inhale returning.
