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Animated demo of Lever Seated Hip Abduction targeting Abductors
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Lever Seated Hip Abduction

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleAbductors EquipmentLeverage Machine

Step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height so that your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
  3. Place your hands on the side handles for stability.
  4. Engage your abductors and slowly push your legs apart, away from the midline of your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring your legs back together to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Abductors (primary)GlutesHamstrings

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