Trunk leans away from the cable to lift the leg higher
QL and lateral trunk generate the range; glute med is bypassed.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Mobility · Lower Body
Cable Hip Abduction (Standing)
Coaching cues
- Ankle cuff on low cable; stand sideways to the stack; working leg nearest the cable
- Abduct the leg out to the side — keep the trunk still
- Pause at end range; lower under cable resistance
- Isolates glute medius and minimus in a functional standing position
Common faults 2
Leg swings rather than abducts in a controlled arc
Momentum replaces glute med strength.
Overactive muscles
TFLQuadratus lumborum
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗