Cable Hip Abduction

Instructions

Preparation

Stand in front of low pulley facing to one side. Attach cable cuff to far ankle. Step out away from the stack and grasp ballet bar. Stand on near foot and allow far leg to cross in front.

Execution

Move leg to the opposite side of the low pulley by abduction the hip. Return and repeat. Turn around and continue with opposite leg.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Hip Abductors (listed below as in Synergist Group)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Tensor Fasciae Latae (Hip, Hip Abductor/Flexor, Tensor Fasciae Femoris)

• Gluteus Medius (Hip, Hip Abductor)

  

• Gluteus Minimus (Hip, Hip Abductor)

   

  

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• Hip Abductors (Opposite Group)