Abductors · Machine

Thigh Abductor

An isolation movement that trains your abductors, done with a machine. Your glutes help out.

Thigh Abductor, starting positionThigh Abductor, end position
EquipmentMachine
TypeIsolation
Push or pullPush
LevelBeginner

Muscles you'll work

Thigh Abductor muscles worked, front viewThigh Abductor muscles worked, back view
AbductorsPrimaryGlutesSecondary

How to do it

  1. To begin, sit down on the abductor machine and select a weight you are comfortable with. When your legs are positioned properly, grip the handles on each side. Your entire upper body (from the waist up) should be stationary. This is the starting position.
  2. Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them away from each other while exhaling.
  3. Feel the contraction for a second and begin to move your legs back to the starting position while breathing in. Note: Remember to keep your upper body stationary to prevent any injuries from occurring.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

More abductor exercises

Fire HydrantsLateral Leg Raises
Free · No card required

Log Thigh Abductor and watch it climb

Every set you finish decides the next one — heavier, more reps, or hold. You get the number and the reason before you lift it.

  • Free AI plans, no card
  • Every weight has a reason
  • Miss a day, the week re-fits

The AI writes the plan. The engine keeps coaching every session after that — free.