Lever Seated Hip Abduction

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Sit on machine with legs inside of side pads. If available, place heels on foot bars. Release and pull lever brace to position legs together. Engage lever into locked position. Lie back and grasp bars to sides.

Execution

Move legs apart as far as possible. Return and repeat.

Comments

Mount machine with leg levers apart. Use lever to position legs together. See ROM Criteria and Spot Reduction Myth.

Muscles

Target

• Hip Abductors (listed below)

Synergists

• Gluteus Medius
• Gluteus Minimus
• Gluteus Maximus
• Piriformis
• Obturator externus

Stabilizers

• No significant stabilizers