Exercise technique

cable hip adduction

The cable hip adduction targets the adductor muscles of the inner thigh using a cable machine. It involves moving the leg across the body against resistance, helping to strengthen and tone the adductors.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach the ankle cuff to your ankle and stand facing the cable machine.
  2. Position yourself far enough away from the machine so that there is tension on the cable.
  3. Place your hands on the machine for support.
  4. Keeping your leg straight, slowly move your leg across your body towards the midline.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes, Quadriceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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