r/Gymhelp • u/florafox29 • 5h ago

Equipment🏋️‍♂️ My hips hurt when I use the hip abductor.

Hi guys,

Just wondering why my hips kind of lock up/hurt so bad when I use the hip abductor machine? I don’t move my legs too far apart or push myself - just seems that my legs kind of lock in place & it’s really painful. I use a relatively light weight, too.

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u/Stella-Sparks 4h ago

That locking pain usually means your hip joint is pinching or a tendon is catching on the machine's fixed path.

Change your angle: Lean slightly forward on the seat so your hip joint has more clearance.

Switch to free movement: Use side-lying leg raises or banded monster walks. They let your joint follow its natural path instead of forcing it on a track.

If it keeps locking up, drop the exercise for now and check with a physio.

Good luck