IsolationMachine
Seated Hip Abduction Machine
Exercise Details
Training Volume by Goal
Hypertrophy
Muscle Growth
3–4 sets × 15–20 reps (30–50% 1RM, RPE 5–7)
Strength
Max Power
3–4 sets × 12–15 reps (50–70% 1RM, RPE 6–7)
Endurance
Stamina
2–3 sets × 20–25 reps (20–40% 1RM, RPE 5–6)
📋How to Perform
- Sit in the hip abduction machine and adjust the pads
- Position the pads against the outside of your thighs
- Sit upright with back firmly against the pad
- Start with legs together while maintaining a controlled tempo
- Push your legs outward against the resistance
- Continue until you feel strong contraction in outer glutes
- Hold the peak position for 1 second
- Slowly return to starting position with control
💡Coaching Cues
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Push legs wide apart
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Keep torso upright
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Squeeze glutes at peak
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Control the return
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Full range of motion
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Maintain constant tension
⚠️Common Mistakes
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Leaning backward
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Not pushing wide enough
