The Abductor machine, commonly referred to as the thigh abductor, is a lower body focused machine that targets the muscles of the outer hips and glutes. While this machine builds size and strength in the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius, and other outer hip muscles, it allows the user to maintain controlled and strict form. Stronger abductors can make for a stronger squat and deadlift, and allows for great high-rep training for hips and glutes.