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Cable hip abduction: how to do it with good form

Cable hip abduction trains the side of the glutes, which stabilise the hip when you walk, run and squat.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Attach an ankle strap low on the cable machine to your outer foot and stand side-on to the machine.

  2. 2

    Hold the machine for balance and stand tall.

  3. 3

    Move the leg out to the side, away from the machine, toes pointing forward.

  4. 4

    Return under control.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning the torso to the side.
  • Turning the toes upward.
  • Swinging the leg with momentum.

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