Abductors (Outer Glute/Hip/Thigh) Exercises

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  • Curtsy Lunge

    Spring Load: 1Y
    Time: 1 min

    Machine Set-Up:
    Front of machine, facing front

    Other Possible Directions: Reverse curtsy lunge
    Variations:
    May also turn non-working toes to face front of room if an open hip is uncomfortable

    Modifications:
    Limit range of motion of working leg if any knee or an...

  • Curtsy Lunge on the Floor with Red Handles

    Spring Load: 1-4Y, depending on arm variation
    Time: 1 min

    Machine Set-Up:
    Standing on the floor behind the machine
    Facing front
    Red Handles in hands

    Other Possible Directions: N/A
    Variations:
    Possible arm variations: bicep curls (1y), isometric bicep curl hold (1y), rows (3-4y), high five ...

  • Curtsy Dips with Red Handles

    Spring Load: 1-3Y (if using red handles), can also be done during a spring change with no red handles
    Time: 1 min

    Machine Set-Up:
    Back of machine, facing front
    Red handles in hands

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse curtsy dips with red handles facing back

    Variations:
    Do without red ha...

  • Floor Skating

    Spring Load: LB-MB
    Time: 90 seconds

    Machine Set-Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing side of room

    Other Possible Directions: N/A
    Variations:
    In/out one inch with non-working leg
    Down/up one inch with working leg (non-working leg extended)

    Modifications:
    Reduce spring load

  • Bungee: Abductor Variations

    Spring Load: Any
    Time: 30 seconds each variation, 2 minutes maximum in bungee on each leg

    Other Possible Directions: N/A
    Variations:
    Hydrant
    Abductor kicks/hold/pulses/circle

    Modifications:
    Give clients a 4-pound hand weight to place behind their knee or use no equipment

  • Donkey Kicks

    Spring Load: Grey + 1 yellow
    Time: 90 seconds
    Machine Set-Up:
    On carriage, facing back
    Handlebars in cross/T position

    Variations:
    Flying Donkey Kicks (hover non-working knee one inch off carriage during movement)
    In/out one inch with working leg

    Modifications:
    Reduce spring load

  • Side Lunge

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of the room

    Other Possible Directions:
    Carriage side lunge
    Reverse side lunge
    Reverse carriage side lunge

    Variations:
    Weighted Side Lunge done on 3y
    Use of hand weights
    0y

    Modifications:
    Use of red pole for support...

  • Side Platform Kicks

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 30 sec
    Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of room

    Other Possible Directions:
    Carriage side platform kicks
    Reverse side platform kicks
    Reverse carriage side platform kicks

    Variations:
    Weighted side platform kicks on 3y
    Use of hand weights
    0y

    Modifications:...

  • Skating

    Spring Load: Grey
    Time: 90 sec
    Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of room

    Variations:
    Modified skater done on 4y
    Move foot of working leg closer to back edge of front platform

    Modifications:
    Fingertips on front handlebar
    Move foot of working leg closer to front edge of front plat...

  • Outer Thigh Squats

    Spring Load: Grey-Blue
    Time: 90 seconds
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of the machine, facing the side of the room
    Variations:
    Move platform foot closer to back edge of front platform
    Modifications:
    Move platform foot closer to front edge of the front platform

  • Spider Kick with Front Handlebars

    Spring Load: Blue + 1 yellow or Blue + 2 yellow
    Time: 90 seconds
    Machine Set Up:
    On Carriage, facing side of room. Handlebars in cross position
    Variations:
    In/out 1 inch with working leg
    Modifications:
    Reduce spring load

  • Standing Outer Thighs

    Spring Load: Grey-Blue
    Time: 90 sec
    Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of room
    Variations:
    In/out inch
    Modifications:
    Reduce spring load