Hip abduction · Gym
Standing Cable Hip Abduction
The Standing Cable Hip Abduction is a hip abduction exercise for the upper glutes, done in the gym.
The animated figure highlights the muscles worked.
How to do it
- Strap on the leg farther from the machine
- Lift the leg out to the side, toes forward
- Don't lean your torso
Sets and reps
How the 2 BindTrue programs that use it dose the Standing Cable Hip Abduction:
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 12–15 per leg
- Rest
- 45 s
Pick a weight where the last two reps are hard but your form stays clean. When every set reaches the top of the rep range, add a little weight.
Alternatives
Same job, different tools: swap in one of these when the equipment is busy or the movement doesn’t suit you.
Used in these programs
- Glute Builder Glutes B: 3 × 12–15 per leg · 4 days a week
- Glutes & Tone Glutes C: 3 × 15 per leg · 4 days a week
Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain. New to training, or coming back from an injury? Start light and ask a qualified coach or physical therapist to check your form.