Exercises

Cable hip abduction

Move one leg sideways against a low cable while keeping the pelvis stable.

Standing cable hip abduction with a low pulley, ankle cuff and supported upright torso.

Cable machine · Ankle cuff

Source: PureGym · Cable Hip Abduction

Step by step

  1. Attach a suitable ankle cuff to a low pulley and choose a light load.
  2. Stand side-on with the working leg farther from the tower; hold a fixed support for balance.
  3. Keep the supporting knee soft and move the working leg sideways away from the tower, toes forward.
  4. Return slowly without crossing far behind the supporting leg; set down the load before changing sides.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning sideways or turning the leg outward.
  • Swinging the leg or letting the weight stack slam.

Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.