There is a difference in doing it like this and doing it with the leg in front. I think a lot of people make the mistake of not doing this without the machine first. Just stand up and try both variations without weights. You can clearly feel the different amount of tension and the different muscles working. You can also practice form like this before you start using the machine. It helped me a lot.
There absolutely is a difference, that's why I shared this. And while it can be cool to try without weight, it should feel pretty different because the cable loads the movement 90° differently than gravity will. In this case I think hopping right on the cable column and just going lighter will let you choose which technique works best for you
What’s the difference in muscle versus the leg being in front or the back like you showed here? I do them like you showed. Do these target your hip dips more ?
Good question! I think it emphasizes the stretched position more when the leg is behind, but out front isn't "wrong" if you feel like it works better for you!
It can! But it'll have less resistance in the stretched position, which we're really emphasizing here. You don't have to hinge over as much if you use ankle weights
What’s your suggestion if someone does leg day twice a week and does- On 1st leg day- cable hip abduction from front and On 2nd leg day- cable hip abduction from behind (as you showed in this video). Do you think it would train abductors from different angles and would help in hypertrophy better?
It could potentially be beneficial - but many people feel it more from a single angle, and I'd recommend really leaning into the variations that seem to work best for you. Unless you're super advanced/experienced, you likely don't need to hit multiple variations that are very similar
Good questions! Weight is definitely necessary for long-term progress but you can begin with bodyweight if that's challenging. 3 sets of 15-20 reps at the end of your strength sessions should do the trick
That isn't wrong per se. I like this variation for the additional stretch on the glute - as that isn't commonly trained from an abduction/external rotation perspective. But some of my clients definitely prefer it more like you mentioned
Great question! Because that leg is abducting isometrically and can burn quite a bit! I'd place your free hand on the active glute and make sure it's working - and if it is don't think twice about the other leg!
That slight ankle rotation changes everything. Thank you!
You definitely feel it right away! 👊
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you! Perfect explanation 👏🏻🙏🏻
Glad it helped! Appreciate the feedback
There is a difference in doing it like this and doing it with the leg in front. I think a lot of people make the mistake of not doing this without the machine first. Just stand up and try both variations without weights. You can clearly feel the different amount of tension and the different muscles working. You can also practice form like this before you start using the machine. It helped me a lot.
There absolutely is a difference, that's why I shared this. And while it can be cool to try without weight, it should feel pretty different because the cable loads the movement 90° differently than gravity will. In this case I think hopping right on the cable column and just going lighter will let you choose which technique works best for you
What’s the difference in muscle versus the leg being in front or the back like you showed here? I do them like you showed. Do these target your hip dips more ?
Good question! I think it emphasizes the stretched position more when the leg is behind, but out front isn't "wrong" if you feel like it works better for you!
What would you suggest for someone at home please. I mostly enjoy working out in the privacy of my home😊
Look up my demo on "Side lying hip raise"
Can this work with just ankle weights?
It can! But it'll have less resistance in the stretched position, which we're really emphasizing here. You don't have to hinge over as much if you use ankle weights
What do you think of the same movement but in front of the leg?
That works for some and is actually how most teach it. I've just found a lot of people report better sensation with the foot behind.
What’s your suggestion if someone does leg day twice a week and does-
On 1st leg day- cable hip abduction from front and
On 2nd leg day- cable hip abduction from behind (as you showed in this video).
Do you think it would train abductors from different angles and would help in hypertrophy better?
It could potentially be beneficial - but many people feel it more from a single angle, and I'd recommend really leaning into the variations that seem to work best for you. Unless you're super advanced/experienced, you likely don't need to hit multiple variations that are very similar
How many sets should you do? Is weight necessary?
Good questions! Weight is definitely necessary for long-term progress but you can begin with bodyweight if that's challenging. 3 sets of 15-20 reps at the end of your strength sessions should do the trick
@@ElectrumPerformance Awesome! Thank you so much.
Of course! Never hesitate to ask for context
i prefer the cable leg infront and other leg at an 30° angle
That isn't wrong per se. I like this variation for the additional stretch on the glute - as that isn't commonly trained from an abduction/external rotation perspective. But some of my clients definitely prefer it more like you mentioned
Why do we feel the second leg more than the working side?
Great question! Because that leg is abducting isometrically and can burn quite a bit! I'd place your free hand on the active glute and make sure it's working - and if it is don't think twice about the other leg!
Perfect explanation! Keep em coming coach! 🔥 🍑 🍑 🔥
Will do Kelly 🙏
Sir this exercise lose hips 😢please tell me Sir🎉
What?
@@ElectrumPerformance😂