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§ L · Exercises · AbductorsUpdated 6/2026

Lever Seated Hip Abduction

Builds the hip abductors and side glutes. It improves hip stability, balance, and control for walking, squats, and other lifts.

Muscle group
Abductors
Equipment
Machine
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abductors

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Sit down on the hip abduction machine, and adjust the seat and resistance so your knees are aligned with your hips.

  2. 02

    Sit firmly against the backrest, brace your core, and keep your shoulders relaxed.

  3. 03

    Push your feet or the pads outward slowly and under control from the hips until you feel your glutes contract.

  4. 04

    Return your legs to the starting position under control while breathing, and avoid rocking your torso.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

Builds the hip abductors and side glutes. It improves hip stability, balance, and control for walking, squats, and other lifts.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in the side of your glutes and hip abductors. It should not be felt mainly in your lower back or knees.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is using momentum and twisting your torso. Keep your core braced, move slowly, and squeeze at the top.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Lever Seated Hip Abduction is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Keep the movement slow and feel the contraction at the top. Avoid rotating your body by keeping your core braced.

An effective exercise for strengthening the glutes and improving hip stability.

More exercises: Abductors

§ 06 · Same muscles

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