Cable Hip Abduction

Targets the glutes.

There are two ways of executing this exercise: your side facing the cable machine or facing the cable machine at a 45 degree angle.

Your side facing the cable machine: The cable is at the lowest level. Loop the handle or ankle strap around your left ankle. Your right side faces the cable machine. Support yourself by resting your right hand on the cable machine. Your left leg is in front of your right leg, left foot not making contact with the ground. Your left leg remains straight. Sweep your left foot away from your body up to the point when you feel a stretch on your glutes. Pause. Return to the starting position.

Switch sides.

Loop the handle or ankle strap around your right ankle. Your left side faces the cable machine. Support yourself by resting your left hand on the cable machine. Your right leg is in front of your left leg, right foot not making contact with the ground. Your right leg remains straight. Sweep your right foot away from your body up to the point when you feel a stretch on your glutes. Pause. Return to the starting position.

Facing the cable machine at a 45 degree angle: Stand and face the cable machine at a 45 degree angle. The cable is at the lowest level. Loop the handle or ankle strap around your left ankle. Your left leg is in front of your right leg, left foot not making contact with the ground. Your left leg remains straight. Sweep your left foot away from your body up to the point when you feel a stretch on your glutes. Pause. Return to the starting position.

Switch sides.

Loop the handle or ankle strap around your right ankle. Your right leg is in front of your left leg, right foot not making contact with the ground. Your right leg remains straight. Sweep your right foot away from your body up to the point when you feel a stretch on your glutes. Pause. Return to the starting position.

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