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- Attach an ankle strap to the cable and secure it around the ankle of the working leg.
- Stand side-on to the cable machine with the working leg furthest away from the weight stack.
- Hold onto the machine or a stable support for balance if needed.
- Stand tall with your supporting leg slightly bent and brace your abdominal muscles.
- Begin with the working leg positioned slightly across the front of your body.
- Keeping your knee straight and your toes pointing forwards, move your working leg out to the side, away from the machine, in a controlled motion.
- Lift your leg only as far as you can while maintaining a stable pelvis and upright posture.
- Pause briefly at the end of the movement.
- Slowly return your leg to the starting position with control.
- Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.