Cable Standing Hip Adduction
Standing cable hip adduction trains the inner thigh by moving the leg toward the midline against a low cable.
ADDUCTORS · ABDUCTORS · LOWER BODY
How it is executed
- Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable pulley and fasten it around your working ankle.
- Stand side-on to the machine with the working leg furthest from the stack and grab the frame for balance.
- Keeping your torso upright and core braced, pull the working leg across the front of your body toward the midline.
- Control the return as the cable draws the leg back out, keeping tension on the adductors throughout.
Common mistakes
- Leaning the torso: use stable support.
- Rotating the pelvis: reduce range.
- Jerking the cable: reduce load.
Frequently asked questions
- Which leg wears the cuff?
- The leg closest to the tower. It moves toward the body while the other supports your weight; a hand can provide support.
- Must you cross far past the body?
- No. Use a range that keeps the pelvis stable without rotating the trunk or dragging the foot.
- Is it the same as abduction?
- No. Adduction brings the leg toward the midline; abduction moves it away. Position relative to the tower and primary muscles change.
Sources and editorial approach
The explanation, variations and FAQs are Kaizer’s editorial synthesis. ACSM’s 2026 guidance provides general context on progression and resistance training in healthy adults; it does not independently validate the technique of each variation.
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