How to perform Hip Abduction (Cable)

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Hip Abduction (Cable)

Also known as: Hip Abduction (Cable).

Standing cable abduction.

How to perform this exercise

Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable and stand with the working leg farther from the pulley, holding a support.
Move the working leg outward to the side without hiking the pelvis or leaning the torso.
Return the leg slowly and change sides after the set.

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Understand RPE and RIR

Give your work sets context: how heavy did the set feel?

Progressive overload

Progress through reps, weight, and similar execution.

Using your training log

Record your work sets and compare workouts fairly.

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