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Thigh Abductor

How to do the Thigh Abductor with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Abductors

Secondary

Glutes

Equipment

Machine

Step by step

How to do the Thigh Abductor

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them away from each other while exhaling.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

In Ascend

Log it, see it on your body.

Every Thigh Abductor set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your abductors volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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