Hip abductions to the machine

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The hip abduction machine exercise is also known as the Standing abductor machine, standing abductor machine, standing abductor machine.

Type of Exercise

Machine hip abductions is a monoarticular exercise

Variants

• Abductions of the hips in the transverse plane of the machine

Hip Abductions to the Machine: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete standing with the hip adducted, the back in its position of strength, the pelvis in anterversion and the bearings of the tool resting on the external part of the leg at a variable height depending on the machine and height. of the athlete. The execution consists in "abducting" the hip as far as allowed by the individual joint mobility, maintaining the position of the rest of the body unchanged.

Muscles involved in the hip abduction machine exercise

Group 0

• Gluteus maximus
• Middle gluteus
• Small buttock
• Tensor of the fascia lata
• Sartorio

Action
Hip abduction

Function of the stabilizing muscles: Stability of the hip, pelvis and body position

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