Thigh Abductor

A upper legs exercise targeting the abductors, performed with machine.

Thigh Abductor demonstration
Thigh Abductor — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Machine

Target muscles

Abductors

Secondary muscles

Glutes

How to do Thigh Abductor

  1. To begin, sit down on the abductor machine and select a weight you are comfortable with. When your legs are positioned properly, grip the handles on each side. Your entire upper body (from the waist up) should be stationary. This is the starting position.

  2. Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them away from each other while exhaling.

  3. Feel the contraction for a second and begin to move your legs back to the starting position while breathing in. Note: Remember to keep your upper body stationary to prevent any injuries from occurring.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abductors

Secondary

Glutes

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