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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 closest to 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 in a controlled motion.
  • Pause briefly at the end of the movement.
  • Slowly return your leg to the starting position with control, allowing it to move slightly across the front of your body.
  • Keep your trunk upright and avoid leaning or rotating your pelvis throughout the exercise.
  • Complete repetitions as prescribed by your physiotherapist.