Hip abduction on a machine standing

Move the leg from the hip in the required direction without rotating the pelvis to gain extra range. Return under control with the torso stable. Use a steady tempo: control the return phase in particular and avoid relying on momentum. Exhale through the hardest part and inhale as you recover the starting position.

Check that the movement stays stable in both directions and that the torso is not compensating. The goal is controlled loading of glutes and hip flexors; match resistance and range to a intermediate level and never force a painful repetition. Set the seat, backrest and machine axis before loading it; poor setup changes the path and often creates compensations.