Strength · Recomp guide
Thigh Abductor
The thigh abductor is a beginner strength exercise for your abductors, using machine.
- Main muscles
- Abductors
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Machine
- Level
- Beginner
Setup
Sit in the abductor machine with your back against the pad and the pads on the outside of your knees.
How to do it
- Push your knees outwards against the pads.
- Pause at your widest comfortable point.
- Let your legs come back together slowly.
Coaching cues
- Drive through the outside of your knees.
- Slow on the way back.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing in and out quickly.
- Rocking the body to move the weight.
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