How to do it
Press through the heel and midfoot of your standing leg for stability.
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Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley of a cable machine and wrap it around your lower leg.
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Stand with the side of your body facing the machine, holding onto the machine for support.
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Keep your torso upright and your supporting leg slightly bent.
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Move your strapped leg across the front of your body, keeping it straight.
- 5
Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the resistance.
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Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain an upright posture and avoid leaning to the side. Engage your core for stability and focus on using your inner thigh muscles to perform the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the working knee as the leg crosses
- ✕Twisting the hips toward the cable machine
- ✕Using momentum to sweep the leg across