Hip Abduction Machine

The Hip Abduction Machine primarily works the Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, with secondary activation of the Tensor Fasciae Latae and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Machine-based hip abduction pushing legs apart.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementAbduction
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryGluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus
SecondaryTensor Fasciae Latae

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Raise limb away from body midline through full range of motion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus.

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