Cable Hip Adduction
Expert Advice
Maintain an upright posture and avoid leaning to the side. Engage your core for stability and focus on using your inner thigh muscles to perform the movement.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley of a cable machine and wrap it around your lower leg.
- Stand with the side of your body facing the machine, holding onto the machine for support.
- Keep your torso upright and your supporting leg slightly bent.
- Move your strapped leg across the front of your body, keeping it straight.
- Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the resistance.
- Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Hip Adduction primarily targets the Quads, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads100%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Hip Adduction work?
Cable Hip Adduction primarily targets the Quads. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Hip Adduction?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Hip Adduction suitable for beginners?
Cable Hip Adduction is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
