What muscles does the Cable Hip Abduction Standing work?

The Cable Hip Abduction Standing mainly works the abductors and glutes.

How many sets and reps of the Cable Hip Abduction Standing?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Cable Hip Abduction Standing?

Band Clamshell, Band Fire Hydrant, Band Lateral Walk and Foam Roll IT Band work the same main muscle.

Cable Hip Abduction Standing

Cuff a low pulley to the ankle and sweep the leg out to the side to work the glute medius.

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Muscles worked: Abductors, Glutes
Equipment: Cable
Movement: Legs

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the abductors, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Cable Hip Abduction Standing work?: The Cable Hip Abduction Standing mainly works the abductors and glutes.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Hip Abduction Standing?: A cable.
How many sets and reps of the Cable Hip Abduction Standing?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Cable Hip Abduction Standing?: Band Clamshell, Band Fire Hydrant, Band Lateral Walk and Foam Roll IT Band work the same main muscle.

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