Cable hip adduction
The cable hip adduction is an isolation exercise that targets the adductor muscles of the inner thigh. It involves pulling a cable attached to an ankle strap across the body, working the muscles responsible for bringing the leg toward the midline.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Adductors
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
- Move slowly and control the motion.
- Avoid using momentum to swing the leg.
What to watch out for
- Hip injuries
- Severe lower back pain
- Recent surgery in the lower body
Also known as
Adduzione dell'anca al cavo, hip adduction, cable adduction