Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | low cable pulley |
Additional Equipment | weight plate (optional) |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand sideward to low cable pulley. Attach ankle cuff to far ankle and stand on other foot so that working leg can be crossed in front. Grasp ballet bar.Execution
Move leg away from pulley. Return and repeat. Turn around and continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
Optionally stand on weight plate to increase distance to floor and range of motion.![Cable Hip Abduction, Standing | Starting Position Cable Hip Abduction, Standing Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/9/2109.jpg)
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![Cable Hip Abduction, Standing | Ending Position Cable Hip Abduction, Standing Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/10/2110.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Hip Abductors |
Stabilizers | Hip Abductors (standing leg) |
![Cable Hip Abduction, Standing | Muscles Front Cable Hip Abduction, Standing Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/83/1083.jpg)
Front
![Cable Hip Abduction, Standing | Muscles Rear Cable Hip Abduction, Standing Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/84/1084.jpg)
Rear
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