lever seated hip abduction
A upper legs exercise targeting the abductors, performed with leverage machine.
Body part
Upper LegsEquipment
Leverage Machine
Target muscles
Abductors
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings
How to do lever seated hip abduction
Adjust the seat height so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
Place your hands on the side handles for stability.
Engage your abductors and slowly push your legs apart, away from the midline of your body.
Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your legs back together to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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