How to do the Hip Abductor Machine
- Adjust the seat and back pad so your knees line up with the machine pivot.
- Sit tall with your back against the pad and feet placed on the machine supports.
- Position the pads against your outer thighs and start with legs together comfortably.
- Grip the handles and keep your pelvis level without leaning or rotating.
- Drive your thighs outward against the pads until you reach your active end range.
- Bring your legs back in smoothly until the weight stack nearly settles.
Common mistakes
- Rocking torso to move weight
- Letting the stack slam down
- Turning it into short pulses
- Leaning forward to gain momentum
Form cues
- Lead with the knees
- Keep pelvis against pad
- Open only active range
- Stay tall through torso
