Machine Hip Abduction

A machine exercise targeting the outer hip muscles.

How to do it

1. Sit in the hip abduction machine with pads against your outer thighs.
2. Push your legs apart against the resistance.
3. Hold briefly at the widest point.
4. Return to the starting position with control.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Sit tall and keep your back against the pad.
• Don't let the weight stack slam down between reps.
• Choose a resistance that allows a full range of motion.

Muscles

Primary: Glutes (medius)

Secondary: Abductors