Lever Seated Hip Abduction (plate loaded)

Classification

Utility:	Auxiliary
Mechanics:	Isolated
Force:	Push

Instructions

Preparation

Stand near side of apparatus. Place one leg onto far padded lever and sit on seat. Lift other leg onto other padded lever. Lean back onto back pad. Grasp handles to sides.

Execution

Move legs away from one another as far as possible. Return and repeat.

Comments

See ROM Criteria and Spot Reduction Myth.

Muscles

Target

• Hip Abductors (listed below)

Synergists

• Gluteus Medius
• Gluteus Minimus
• Gluteus Maximus
• Piriformis
• Obturator externus

Stabilizers

• No significant stabilizers