Hip Abduction Machine

Step-by-step technique for Hip Abduction Machine, an exercise for abductors using machine. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Sit in the machine with your legs against the outer pads.
  2. Keep your torso against the backrest.
  3. Press your legs outward against the resistance.
  4. Return under control.
Coach tip: Lean your torso slightly forward for more glute work.

Muscles worked

Primary: Abductors
Secondary: Adductors

Hip Abduction Machine is a strength exercise that loads the abductors using machine. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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