Abductions of the hips in the transverse plane of the machine

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The hip abduction exercise on the transverse plane of the machine is also known as the Seated abductor machine, seated abductor, seated abductor machine

Type of Exercise

Hip abductions on the transverse plane of the machine is a monoarticular exercise

Abductions of the hips in the transverse plane of the machine: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete sitting on the machine with the hips adducted on the transverse plane, the pelvis in anterversion, the back in its position of strength, the feet on the appropriate supports and the bearings of the tool resting on the external part of each leg. variable height according to the machine and the height of the athlete. The execution consists in abducting the hips on the transverse plane as far as permitted by the individual joint mobility, while maintaining the position of the rest of the body unchanged.

Muscles involved in the exercise Hip abductions on the transverse plane of the machine

Group 0

• Gluteus maximus
• Middle gluteus
• Small buttock
• Piriform
• External shutter

Action
Hip abduction in the transverse plane

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

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