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Standing Cable Abduction

Ankle strap on a low pulley, leg swept away from the midline. Trains the hip stabilizer that keeps the pelvis level when you run, squat and lunge.

BeginnerCable machine3 × 12–15/side
Standing Cable Abduction demonstration thumbnail — How To Do A STANDING CABLE HIP ABDUCTION | Exercise Demonstration Video and Guide
Glute mediusCable machine

Standing Cable Abduction

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How to do the Standing Cable Abduction

  1. 1Stand tall, hold the frame lightly
  2. 2Lead with the heel, not the toes
  3. 3No hip hiking or leaning
  4. 4Pause at the end range

Benefits of the Standing Cable Abduction

  • Builds strength and size in the glute medius through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Also trains core as supporting movers
  • Constant tension through the full range — no easy point in the rep
  • Low skill demand — safe to learn early and useful for high-rep volume

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

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  5. 5Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services