Cable Hip Adduction
How to do the Cable Hip Adduction with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
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Cable
How to do the Cable Hip Adduction
- 1
Stand in front of a low pulley facing forward with one leg next to the pulley and the other one away.
- 2
Attach the ankle cuff to the cable and also to the ankle of the leg that is next to the pulley.
- 3
Now step out and away from the stack with a wide stance and grasp the bar of the pulley system.
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Stand on the foot that does not have the ankle cuff (the far foot) and allow the leg with the cuff to be pulled towards the low pulley. This will be your starting position.
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Now perform the movement by moving the leg with the ankle cuff in front of the far leg by using the inner thighs to abduct the hip. Breathe out during this portion of the movement.
- 6
Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then repeat the same movement with the opposite leg.
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Cable Hip Adduction: common questions
What muscles does the Cable Hip Adduction work?
The Cable Hip Adduction primarily works the Quads.
Is the Cable Hip Adduction suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Hip Adduction is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Hip Adduction?
To do the Cable Hip Adduction you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable Hip Adduction a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Hip Adduction is an isolation exercise, it targets the quads through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Cable Hip Adduction with correct form?
Stand in front of a low pulley facing forward with one leg next to the pulley and the other one away. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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