Abductors (Outer Glute/Hip/Thigh) Exercises
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Curtsy Lunge
Spring Load: 1Y
Time: 1 minMachine Set-Up:
Front of machine, facing frontOther Possible Directions: Reverse curtsy lunge
Variations:
May also turn non-working toes to face front of room if an open hip is uncomfortableModifications:
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 minMachine Set-Up:
Standing on the floor behind the machine
Facing front
Red Handles in handsOther 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 minMachine Set-Up:
Back of machine, facing front
Red handles in handsOther Possible Directions:
Reverse curtsy dips with red handles facing backVariations:
Do without red ha... -
Floor Skating
Spring Load: LB-MB
Time: 90 secondsMachine Set-Up:
Front of machine
Facing side of roomOther 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:
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Bungee: Abductor Variations
Spring Load: Any
Time: 30 seconds each variation, 2 minutes maximum in bungee on each legOther Possible Directions: N/A
Variations:
Hydrant
Abductor kicks/hold/pulses/circleModifications:
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 positionVariations:
Flying Donkey Kicks (hover non-working knee one inch off carriage during movement)
In/out one inch with working legModifications:
Reduce spring load -
Side Lunge
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of the roomOther Possible Directions:
Carriage side lunge
Reverse side lunge
Reverse carriage side lungeVariations:
Weighted Side Lunge done on 3y
Use of hand weights
0yModifications:
Use of red pole for support... -
Side Platform Kicks
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 30 sec
Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of roomOther Possible Directions:
Carriage side platform kicks
Reverse side platform kicks
Reverse carriage side platform kicksVariations:
Weighted side platform kicks on 3y
Use of hand weights
0yModifications:...
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Skating
Spring Load: Grey
Time: 90 sec
Machine Set Up: Front of machine, facing side of roomVariations:
Modified skater done on 4y
Move foot of working leg closer to back edge of front platformModifications:
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