Side-Lying Cable Hip Abduction
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How to do it
Lie on your side beside a low pulley with an ankle cuff on your top leg. Position yourself so the cable pulls that leg toward the stack. Keep your hips stacked, raise the top leg away from the bottom leg, and lower it slowly.
Form cues
- Keep your hips stacked.
- Lead with the outside of your foot.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
HipKneeAnkle
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.