How to do Hip Abduction Machine
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 1
To begin, sit down on the abductor machine and select a weight you are comfortable with. When your legs are positioned properly, grip the handles on each side. Your entire upper body (from the waist up) should be stationary. This is the starting position.
- 2
Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them away from each other while exhaling.
- 3
Feel the contraction for a second and begin to move your legs back to the starting position while breathing in. Note: Remember to keep your upper body stationary to prevent any injuries from occurring.
- 4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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Ready-made programs with this exercise
Gyms and trainers on GamGym can import these programs as their own templates and assign them to members.
- Workout program
Glute Focus 4 Days
Two glute-dominant lower days, one glute/hamstring volume day and one upper day. Hip thrusts and RDLs anchor the plan. The most requested layout among female members, but suitable for anyone.
Muscle gain · Intermediate · Gym · 4 days a week · 10 weeks
- Workout program
Machine-Based Starter 3 Days (New Member)
For first-time gym members. Mostly machines, whose fixed path makes them easy and safe to learn. After four to six weeks it sets up the move to a free-weight full-body plan.
General health · Beginner · Gym · 3 days a week · 6 weeks