Cable Hip Abduction
Step-by-step technique for Cable Hip Abduction, an exercise for abductors using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Attach an ankle strap to a low cable around your outer ankle.
- Stand firm and hold a support.
- Move your leg outward away from your body.
- Return under control and switch legs.
Coach tip: Keep your leg straight and move only at the hip.
Muscles worked
Primary: Abductors
Secondary: Adductors
Cable Hip Abduction is a strength exercise that loads the abductors using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Abductors
- Secondary
- Adductors
- Equipment
- Cable
- Type
- Strength