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Horizontal Abduction - Glossary Term Illustration

Glossary Term

Horizontal Abduction

Horizontal Abduction (a.k.a. Horizontal Extension): A transverse plane joint action that results in movement away from the midline of the body.

Horizontal Abduction

Horizontal Abduction (a.k.a. Horizontal Extension): A transverse plane joint action that results in movement away from the midline of the body.

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Joints that Perform Horizontal Abduction (and Sample Exercises):

  1. Shoulder joint (Glenohumeral joint):  Horizontal abduction (horizontal extension) occurs when the humerus moves away from the midline of the body in the transverse/horizontal plane, as observed during a shoulder horizontal abduction (a.k.a. reverse flye).
  2. Hip joint : Horizontal abduction occurs when the femur moves away from the midline of the body in the transverse/horizontal plane, as observed during a seated horizontal abduction machine or the clam exercise (gluteus medius activation) .

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