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Hip Abductor Machine: starting position Hip Abductor Machine: end position

Adduction & Abduction · Glutes

Hip Abductor Machine

A adduction & abduction exercise that works the glutes. Beginner level, using machine.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryGlutes

Glute medius and abductors.

Setup and loading

Moderate weight.

How to do the hip abductor machine step by step

  1. Sit with your legs together against the pads.
  2. Push your legs apart.
  3. Return slowly.

Form cues

  • Torso still
  • Control the return

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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