Lever Standing Hip Abduction
The Lever Standing Hip Abduction primarily works the Gluteus Medius, with secondary activation of the Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation push exercise targeting the Gluteus Medius.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Abduction |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Medius |
| Secondary | Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Medius (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Gluteus Minimus (glutes)
- Secondary Muscle Tensor Fasciae Latae (hip_flexors)
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust platform so lever fulcrum is same height as hip articulation. Adjust roller in low position. Face machine and grasp bars to sides. Place outside of thigh against roller pad and shift body weight to opposite leg. Execution: Raise leg against roller pad to side by abduction hip. Return and repeat. Reposition roller pad lever and continue with opposite leg. Comments: SeeROM CriteriaandSpot Reduction Myth.
Alternative Exercises
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