Exercise technique

lever seated hip abduction

The lever seated hip abduction is a machine-based exercise that targets the hip abductor muscles. It is performed while seated, pushing the legs apart against resistance provided by the machine.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
  3. Place your hands on the side handles for stability.
  4. Engage your abductors and slowly push your legs apart, away from the midline of your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your legs back together to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes, Hamstrings.

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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