Cable Hip Adduction

Instructions

Preparation

Stand in front of low pulley facing to one side. Attach cable cuff to near ankle. Step out away from the stack with a wide stance and grasp ballet bar. Stand on far foot and allow near leg to be Pulled toward low pulley.

Execution

Move near leg just in front of far leg by abduction the hip. Return and repeat. Turn around and continue with opposite leg.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Adductor Magnus Inner Thigh

  

   

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

• Pectineus (Thigh (upper), Hip Flexors)

• Gracilis (Inner Thigh, Hip Adducto)

  

   
• Gluteus Maximus (Butt, Hips (Rear), Glutes)

  

   

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

• Adductors, Hip (Opposite Side)