Arms and calves · New to it
Standing Cable Hip Adduction
Sweeping one leg across your body against a low cable, for the inner thighs one side at a time.
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- Works
- adductors
- Kit
- Cable
- Dose
- 12 to 15 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Cuff a low pulley to the ankle nearest the stack and stand side on, holding the frame, leg out to the side.
While you move
- Stand tall, hold the frame
- Sweep the leg across
- Pause past your other foot
- Return with control
Avoid
- Leaning to move the leg
- Swinging it fast
- Starting wider than is comfortable
Take care if you have trouble with your hips.