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Thigh Abductor
Works the abductors. Helped by the glutes.
Bright blue is the target muscle. Darker blue is helping. The app shows this as a moving demo.
Muscles worked
abductorsglutes
How many reps
| Goal | Reps per set |
|---|---|
| Strength | 4-6 |
| Muscle size | 8-12 |
| Endurance | 12-20+ |
Whatever the number, the set should end within a rep or two of the point where you could not do another with good form.
| Kit | Machine |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
What to think about
- Back against the pad.
- Press the knees apart and pause.
- Slow on the way back, no letting the weights drop.
How to do it
- To begin, sit down on the abductor machine and select a weight you are comfortable with. When your legs are positioned properly, grip the handles on each side. Your entire upper body (from the waist up) should be stationary. This is the starting position.
- Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them away from each other while exhaling.
- Feel the contraction for a second and begin to move your legs back to the starting position while breathing in. Note: Remember to keep your upper body stationary to prevent any injuries from occurring.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Track it in LiftSets
Log Thigh Abductor with last time's numbers in front of you, a rest timer on your lock screen and a graph of your progress.
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