Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Hip Abduction Machine, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus medius |
| Also | Gluteus maximus |
Setup
A slight forward lean can increase upper glute recruitment.
How to do it well
- Set the pads against the outer thighs
- Push the knees outward
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Using momentum to fling the legs
- Leaning back to cheat
Free programs with Hip Abduction Machine
- Gym Confidence: Machines (3 day)
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Glutes and Legs Starter (3 day)
- Glutes and Legs Emphasis Block (5 day)
- Glute Builder (4 day)
- Machines Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.