Outer hips exercise

How to do Hip Abduction (Cable)

Beginner isolation exercise for the outer hips, done with a cable machine.

Outer hips Drawn by Ayme
Primary muscles
Outer hips
Also works
Glutes
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Ayme tracks
Weight and reps

Step by step

  1. Ankle strap on the outside leg, stand side-on to a low pulley.
  2. Lift the leg out to the side without leaning.
  3. Return slowly, crossing just past your standing foot.