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The High Cable Crossover begins with both pulleys above shoulder height. The arms travel downward and inward until the hands meet in front of the lower chest or upper abdomen....
Read exercise guideHigh Cable Curls are performed while standing between two raised pulleys with the arms extended outward. The biceps bend the elbows and bring the handles toward the sides of t...
Read exercise guideBanded Hip Abduction moves one leg outward against resistance while the opposite leg supports the body. The hip abductors and glutes control the working leg and help keep the...
Read exercise guideThe Hip Abductor machine trains the muscles that move the thighs away from the midline. The abductors provide the primary effort, while the glutes assist throughout the outwar...
Read exercise guideThe Hip Adductor machine trains the muscles that bring the thighs toward the midline. The adductors provide the main effort, while the glutes and hamstrings assist with hip an...
Read exercise guideThis hip mobility drill is performed on the hands and knees, not in a true prone position. One bent knee traces a controlled circle while the hip abductors and adductors move...
Read exercise guideBanded Hip Extension is performed while facing a low anchor with the band attached to one ankle. The glutes move the working leg backward while the hamstrings assist and the s...
Read exercise guideBanded Hip Flexion is performed while facing away from a low anchor and raising one knee against resistance. The source lists quadriceps as the primary muscle, although the hi...
Read exercise guideThe Hip Lift with Band is a floor glute bridge performed against a band stretched across the hips. The glutes provide the main effort while the hamstrings and calves assist wi...
Read exercise guideThe Banded Hip Thrust uses an exercise band across the hips while the upper back rests against a bench. The glutes provide the main hip extension effort, with the hamstrings a...
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