Exercise · Form & cues
Hip Abduction (Cable or Machine) — form guide
Gluteus Medius · Gluteus Minimus · TFL. Equipment: Cable or Abduction Machine. Difficulty: Beginner.
TEMPO
1-1-2-1
Glute medius keeps the pelvis level when you walk/run. Weak medius = knee valgus (collapses inward).
Cues
- Slight forward lean to bias glute over TFL
- Full ROM, controlled tempo
- Squeeze 1 second at top
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
Injury notes
Mandatory for IT band issues, knee valgus, runners.
Progression
Volume first. Add 2.5kg at a time.