How does the switching between abduction and adduction work?

A single-hand quick-adjust flip mechanism switches the leg pad orientation between abduction and adduction mode in half a second without leaving the seat or adjusting the weight stack. In abduction mode the pads contact the outer thighs and drive outward. In adduction mode the pads contact the inner thighs and drive inward. The switch requires no tools, no repositioning, and no weight stack change, which makes superset training between both exercises immediately practical within a single station.

What does the zero-slack resistance travel design mean in practice?

It means the weight stack engages from the very first millimeter of leg pad movement at the start of every rep. Many abductor and adductor machines have cable slack built into the starting position, so the first portion of each rep is unloaded and the muscle only begins working once the slack is taken up. This dead zone means each rep is shorter in effective loading range than it appears. The zero-slack design on the DRE8020 eliminates that dead zone entirely — every rep starts under resistance, which increases the effective training stimulus per set.

Why are the 105-degree and 70-degree angles significant?

These specific angles were derived from hundreds of experiments in the Insight Fitness biomechanics laboratory rather than from convention or approximation. The 105-degree backrest angle positions the pelvis in the orientation that allows the gluteus medius to abduct through its full functional range without anterior pelvic tilt limiting the movement. The 70-degree knee support angle aligns the knee correctly relative to the hip joint for both abduction and adduction mechanics. Both angles were tested across a large sample of users to confirm they optimise activation for the widest possible range of body proportions.

What is the Dynasty Flex-Stack System and how does it affect abduction and adduction training?

The Dynasty Flex-Stack System is the internal pulley arrangement that delivers a true 1:1 felt weight ratio — the weight selected on the stack is the resistance the hip muscles work against through the full arc in both exercise directions. Standard abductor and adductor machines often use cam systems that reduce felt weight at certain points in the arc. The Flex-Stack design offsets this so resistance is consistent from the start through to peak abduction or adduction, making progressive overload tracking reliable across both exercises.

Can I use different weight settings for abduction and adduction without getting off the machine?

The weight stack uses a single selector pin that applies to both exercises. If your abduction and adduction working weights differ, you can adjust the stack between exercises using the selector pin without leaving the seat. The half-second flip mechanism handles the exercise switch independently of the stack adjustment, so both can be done quickly between sets of a superset.

What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DRE8020 for a complete glute and hip training area?

The DRE8020 covers both seated hip abduction and adduction from a single selectorized station. Pair it with the Glute Drive DRE8022 for horizontal hip extension that trains the gluteus maximus at peak contraction — a different muscle and movement pattern from abduction. The Multi Back Extension DRE8040 adds hip extension under knee-flexed conditions for additional gluteus maximus isolation. For standing abduction work that adds a balance and pelvic stability demand that seated abduction removes, the Standing Abductor DPB403 covers the same muscle group through a different body position. Together these four stations address the full hip muscle group from every relevant movement direction.

Load video: Hip Abductor/Adductor DRE8020

Dynasty Hip Abductor Adductor machine, black, with adjustable leg pads, front view

Dynasty Hip Abductor Adductor machine, black, with handles, adjustable pads, side view.

Dynasty Glute Drive machine, black, front view

Exercises and muscles targeted

The DRE8020 covers both sides of the hip from one seated station. Abduction trains the gluteus medius and minimus for lateral hip stability, while adduction trains the inner thigh adductor group. The half-second flip mechanism makes supersetting both directions practical within a single set.

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Seated Hip Abduction	Gluteus Medius (primary), Gluteus Minimus (primary), Tensor Fasciae Latae (secondary), Core (stabiliser)
Seated Hip Adduction	Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis (primary), Gracilis, Pectineus (secondary)
Isometric Hold (either exercise)	Gluteus Medius or Adductor Group (sustained isometric at peak range, depending on exercise)
Abduction/Adduction Superset	Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus (abduction phase), Adductor Group (adduction phase) — trained consecutively without repositioning
Slow Eccentric (either exercise)	Gluteus Medius or Adductor Magnus (eccentric lengthening for hypertrophy stimulus)

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DRE8020 Hip Abductor/Adductor

Select your working weight on the stack using the selector pin.
Set abduction or adduction mode using the quick-adjust flip mechanism.
Sit back against the pad at the 105° backrest angle.
Position your knees against the leg pads at the 70° support angle.
Set the range-of-motion lever to your mobility level and training goal.

Performing the Exercise

Drive from the hips, outward for abduction or inward for adduction.
Hold briefly at peak contraction before beginning the return.
Return under control over two seconds, keeping resistance contact throughout.
Keep your back against the pad, avoiding forward pull during the drive.
For supersets, flip the mechanism and begin the second exercise immediately.

See the DRE8020 Dual Machine in Action

Who this machine is built for

Serious home gym builders: Covers abduction and adduction from one 60.0"x28.7" footprint with a single 210 lb Flex-Stack that switches in half a second.

Commercial gym owners: A half-second flip mechanism serves more members per hour than two separate fixed-function abductor and adductor machines.

Personal training studios: Lab-derived contact angles position clients correctly by design, reducing the coaching cues needed for correct pelvis alignment.

Bodybuilders and physique athletes: Trains outer glute shape and inner thigh fullness from biomechanically optimised angles with zero dead-zone resistance.

University and college athletic departments: Gluteus medius strength supports knee tracking and lateral movement mechanics across court and field sports.

Physical therapists and sports medicine practitioners: The adjustable range-of-motion lever limits the arc to a safe working range, following the practitioner's programme.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

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Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Estimated delivery: 7–14 business days from order confirmation. You will receive a tracking number and a delivery window confirmation call before your shipment arrives. Deliveries are curbside standard, white glove delivery to room of choice is available at checkout.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

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The DRE8020 Hip Abductor/Adductor is a selectorized dual-function machine that trains the gluteus medius, minimus, and inner thigh adductors through a single-hand flip mechanism that switches exercises in half a second. Backrest and knee angles derived from Insight Fitness biomechanics lab testing keep the pelvis correctly positioned through both arcs.

Built at 60.0"x28.7"x66.5" with a 210 lb Dynasty Flex-Stack weight stack and zero-slack resistance travel, the DRE8020 delivers a true 1:1 felt weight ratio in both directions.

Half-second switching: Single-hand flip mechanism moves between abduction and adduction without leaving the seat or changing stations.
Lab-derived contact angles: 105° backrest and 70° knee support keep the pelvis correctly positioned through the full arc.
Zero-slack engagement: Resistance loads from the first millimetre of movement, eliminating the dead zone standard abductor machines leave unloaded.
True 1:1 Flex-Stack resistance: The weight you select is the resistance you feel through both abduction and adduction.

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Seated Hip Abduction	Gluteus Medius (primary), Gluteus Minimus (primary), Tensor Fasciae Latae (secondary), Core (stabiliser)
Seated Hip Adduction	Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis (primary), Gracilis, Pectineus (secondary)
Isometric Hold (either exercise)	Gluteus Medius or Adductor Group (sustained isometric at peak range, depending on exercise)
Abduction/Adduction Superset	Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus (abduction phase), Adductor Group (adduction phase) — trained consecutively without repositioning
Slow Eccentric (either exercise)	Gluteus Medius or Adductor Magnus (eccentric lengthening for hypertrophy stimulus)

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DRE8020 Hip Abductor/Adductor

Select your working weight on the stack using the selector pin.
Set abduction or adduction mode using the quick-adjust flip mechanism.
Sit back against the pad at the 105° backrest angle.
Position your knees against the leg pads at the 70° support angle.
Set the range-of-motion lever to your mobility level and training goal.

Performing the Exercise

Drive from the hips, outward for abduction or inward for adduction.
Hold briefly at peak contraction before beginning the return.
Return under control over two seconds, keeping resistance contact throughout.
Keep your back against the pad, avoiding forward pull during the drive.
For supersets, flip the mechanism and begin the second exercise immediately.

See the DRE8020 Dual Machine in Action

Who this machine is built for

Serious home gym builders: Covers abduction and adduction from one 60.0"x28.7" footprint with a single 210 lb Flex-Stack that switches in half a second.

Commercial gym owners: A half-second flip mechanism serves more members per hour than two separate fixed-function abductor and adductor machines.

Personal training studios: Lab-derived contact angles position clients correctly by design, reducing the coaching cues needed for correct pelvis alignment.

Bodybuilders and physique athletes: Trains outer glute shape and inner thigh fullness from biomechanically optimised angles with zero dead-zone resistance.

University and college athletic departments: Gluteus medius strength supports knee tracking and lateral movement mechanics across court and field sports.

Physical therapists and sports medicine practitioners: The adjustable range-of-motion lever limits the arc to a safe working range, following the practitioner's programme.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

Need Installation Help?

We have partnered with another company to help provide installation around the country. Please use the link below to see the price per machine for installation
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Hip Abductor/Adductor DRE8020

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Key Features

Half-Second Exercise Switching

A reversing frame and single-hand flip mechanism switch between abduction and adduction in half a second. Both exercises run from the same seat position at the same stack weight, with only the leg pad orientation changing, making abduction-adduction supersets genuinely practical.

Biomechanics Laboratory Contact Angles

The 105° backrest and 70° knee support angles were derived from hundreds of experiments in the Insight Fitness biomechanics lab. This geometry keeps the pelvis positioned for full abductor and adductor range without the compensation a generic fixed angle produces.

Zero-Slack Resistance Travel

The weight stack engages from the first millimetre of leg pad movement. Many abductor machines carry cable slack at the starting position, leaving the first portion of each rep unloaded. The zero-slack design removes that dead zone entirely.

Dynasty Flex-Stack System

The Flex-Stack pulley arrangement delivers a true 1:1 felt weight ratio in both abduction and adduction. The stack weight selected is the resistance felt through the full arc, keeping progressive overload tracking consistent across both directions.

Seven-Strand Nine-Line Steel Cable

The cable uses a seven-strand, nine-line construction rated to 9000N breaking strength, the same standard used on heavy compound selectorized machines. This resists the stretch and wear that cause felt-weight inconsistency over a commercial service life.

One-Piece Molded Foam Pads

Seat, back, and leg pads are molded from one-piece high-density polyurethane rather than assembled layers. This avoids the pressure ridges that multi-layer foam develops at the seams, keeping contact feel consistent over the machine's service life.

Range-of-Motion Quick-Adjust Lever

The lever sets the maximum leg pad travel in both modes, restricting or extending the active arc without changing the machine's base setup. This limits range for restricted mobility, sets a partial-ROM position for isometric holds, or progressively extends range as mobility improves. No tools required.

Product Information
Product Name	Hip Abductor/Adductor
Model	DRE8020
Series	DRE80 Selectorized Series
Product Type	Selectorized Dual-Function Hip Abductor and Adductor Machine
Functions	Hip abduction and hip adduction — half-second switching between exercises
Target Muscles	Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus (abduction), Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis (adduction)
Resistance System	Dynasty Flex-Stack System — 1:1 felt weight ratio
Grade	Commercial
Colour	Black
Dimensions and Weight
Length	60.0 in (152.4 cm)
Width	28.7 in (73.0 cm)
Height	66.5 in (168.9 cm)
Net Weight	542 lbs (246 kg)
Weight Stack
Standard Weight Stack	210 lbs
Upgraded Weight Stack	250 lbs — contact Dynasty Fitness
Biomechanics and Resistance
Backrest Angle	105 degrees — biomechanics laboratory derived
Knee Support Angle	70 degrees — biomechanics laboratory derived
Resistance Engagement	Zero-slack resistance travel design — engages from first millimeter of movement
Cable Specification	Seven-strand nine-line steel cable — 9000N breaking strength
Adjustability and Mechanism
Exercise Switching	Half-second switching — single-hand quick-adjust flip mechanism
Range-of-Motion Adjustment	Quick-adjust lever — sets movement arc for both exercise directions
Pulleys	4.5" pulley x5, 3.5" pulley x2
Bearings	6005 x8
Grips	30×22×205mm x2
Frame and Construction
Pad Construction	One-piece molded high-density polyurethane foam
Main Frame Tubing	1.97"×5.9"×0.1" rectangular steel
Movement Arm Tubing	Φ2.4"×0.1"
Indoor Use Only	Yes

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