Cable hip adduction
Also called standing cable hip adduction.
What is Cable hip adduction?
Cable hip adduction is a standing inner-thigh exercise. The leg nearest the low pulley moves inward across the front of the supporting leg while the torso stays upright.
How to do Cable hip adduction
Set up
- Fasten an ankle cuff to the low pulley and stand side-on with the cuff on the nearer leg.
- Hold the machine for balance, stand on the other leg and let the working foot begin slightly out to the side.
Execution
- Draw the working leg inward, passing it just in front of the standing leg.
- Stop before your hips turn or your body leans to follow the foot.
- Return slowly to the starting width, finish the set and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Rocking the body to lift the stack
Stop before your hips turn or your body leans to follow the foot.
Letting the cable pull the support foot around
Reset your stance and hold the frame before continuing. The planted foot should stay in place.
Where it fits in a session
Use it as a one-leg-at-a-time accessory in your lower-body session.
Start with a light stack setting and repeat the same controlled range before adding weight. Record the stack setting and repetitions for each side.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
- None listed in this guide
Schematic surface view. Some muscles are partly visible or not shown.
Variations
- Band hip adduction — Uses a resistance band around one ankle instead of a machine.
Frequently asked questions
Which ankle gets the cuff?
Fasten an ankle cuff to the low pulley and stand side-on with the cuff on the nearer leg.
Do I double the weight when logging both legs?
Record the stack setting once and the repetitions completed by each leg. Keep that convention consistent across workouts.