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Hip Abduction — Poultry

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Hip Abduction — Poultry

Muscles requiredGluteus medius · Gluteus minimus · Tensor fasciae latae

Description

Hip abduction movement to target the gluteus medius.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

Adjust the pulley height to maintain a natural trajectory.
Stand upright, torso straight, supporting leg slightly bent.
Keep your pelvis facing forward and your shoulders fixed.
Start with the active leg close to the body axis.

02 · Execution

Perform the rep

Spread the active leg to the side without tilting the torso.
Pause briefly in lateral contraction.
Slowly return to the starting position.

Technique cue

Pelvis facing forward, torso fixed, only the active leg moves.

Common mistakes

pelvic rotation
range of motion too short
abrupt return
tempo too abrupt
let the load return suddenly

Safety notes

Risks of poor execution

Repeated rotation of the pelvis can overload the lower back.

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Same muscle group

Other exercises for buttocks.

Hip Abduction — Machine

Abduction of hip lying on the side — Body weight

Bulgarian split squat — Halters

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