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Machine hip abduction: how to do it

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Outsides of your knees on the pads

  1. Starting position

    Sit with your back against the support, feet on the platforms and the outsides of your knees against the pads.

  2. The movement

    Press your knees out to the sides, pause briefly and bring them back with control.

Most common mistake

Don't bounce your knees in and out, keep your upper body still and control the full movement.

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