Standing Cable Hip Adduction

Standing Cable Hip Adduction is a strength – unilateral hip adduction exercise involving Hip adductors. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.

Last updated: 2026-10-31 · DynPerformance

Primary muscles: Hip adductors
Secondary muscles: Transversus abdominis
Exercise type: Strength – unilateral hip adduction

Exercise technique

Attachment
Fit the cuff to the ankle nearest the low pulley.
Support
Stand sideways to the tower and grasp a sturdy handle.
Stance
Soften your supporting knee and keep your pelvis level.
Start
Move your working leg slightly out toward the cable.
Pull
Bring the leg inward from the hip and across in front of your supporting leg.
Range
Stop at the crossing distance you can reach without rotating your pelvis.
Return
Slowly open the leg sideways while controlling the cuff’s pull.

Key technique points

Secure the cuff around your ankle.
Root your supporting foot into the floor.
Cross the leg in front.
Do not lean toward the tower.
Keep your toes facing forward.
Do not shift your hips sideways.

Common mistakes

Rotating the pelvis

Do not turn your torso in the same direction as the leg crosses.

Swinging the leg

Do not overcome cable resistance with starting momentum.

Bending the knee to pull

Do not substitute knee movement for hip adduction.

Collapsing into the supporting hip

Do not let your pelvis drop sideways while standing on one foot.

Crossing too far

Do not move the leg farther after losing pelvic control.

Leaving the cuff loose

Do not let the attachment rotate around your ankle during the pull.

Frequently asked questions