Reviewed exercise · beginner

Standing Cable Hip Adduction

A accessory isolation movement for glutes.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–25 reps

Also trains

core

Set up

Attach an ankle cuff and stand side-on with the working leg nearest the stack.

Execute

Draw the leg across toward midline while the torso remains tall.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Keep the pelvis level.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Rotating the hips or using momentum.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.