Strength exercise

Cable Hip Abduction

How to do it

Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley and stand sideways to the machine, holding onto the frame for balance with the outside leg attached to the cable.
Brace your core and stand tall on the supporting leg with a slight bend in the knee.
Sweep the working leg out to the side away from the machine, leading with the heel to engage the gluteus maximus.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement before lowering the leg back under control to the starting position.
Exhale as the leg lifts out and inhale as it returns, keeping the torso upright throughout.
Avoid leaning the torso away from the working leg to swing it higher; keep the hips level and still.

Gluteus MediusGluteal muscle responsible for hip abduction and stabilization during walking.

Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises