Lever Seated Hip Abduction
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Lever Seated Hip Abduction exercise targets the muscles around the hip joint, focusing mainly on the gluteus medius and minimus to improve hip stability and mobility. It is beneficial for building muscle strength and enhancing lower body coordination.
How to do it
- Sit on the hip abduction machine with your back against the pad.
- Place your legs against the pads, keeping feet flat on the platform.
- Grip the handles for stability and press against the pads to move your legs outward.
- Pause briefly at the widest point, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, maintaining controlled movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus
Secondary Tensor Fasciae Latae