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Cable Standing Abduction
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Cable Standing Abduction

Constant-tension side glute isolation standing up.

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Setup & steps

  1. 1Attach the cuff to the ankle nearest the machine
  2. 2Hold for support and stand tall
  3. 3Sweep the working leg across and out
  4. 4Control the return past center

Coaching cues

  1. Lean the torso slightly in
  2. Pure frontal-plane motion
  3. Pause for one second open

Common mistakes

  1. Twisting the hip
  2. Leaning far to the side
  3. Using body swing

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