Lever Seated Hip Abduction Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Medius
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Lever Hip Abductor
How to: Lever Seated Hip Abduction
- Sit on the lever seated hip abduction machine with your back pressed against the pad and your feet resting on the footplates.
- Adjust the weight to a comfortable load.
- With your knees bent, abduct your thighs (move your legs away from each other) while keeping your feet on the platform.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your glutes.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of a controlled movement.
- Rounding the back during the movement.
- Not engaging the core throughout the exercise.
Modifications
- Reduce weight or resistance for beginners.
- Perform the exercise with a lesser range of motion if needed.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and do not lean forward.
- Control the movement to avoid swinging.
- Focus on squeezing the glutes at the top of the movement.
Lever Seated Hip Abduction Alternatives
Tags
hips
strength
glutes
fitness
abduction
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