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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Seated Hip Abduction	Gluteus Medius (primary — full abduction arc), Gluteus Minimus (primary), Tensor Fasciae Latae (secondary), upper Gluteus Maximus fibres (secondary), Core (stabiliser — resists lateral trunk lean)
Seated Hip Adduction	Adductor Magnus (primary — largest adductor, full adduction range), Adductor Longus (primary), Adductor Brevis (primary), Gracilis (secondary), Pectineus (secondary)
Hip Abduction Isometric Hold (peak)	Gluteus Medius (sustained isometric at maximum abduction), Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Core (lateral stabilisers — sustained demand)
Hip Adduction Isometric Hold (peak)	Adductor Magnus (sustained isometric at full adduction), Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Gracilis (sustained activation)
Abduction/Adduction Superset	Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus (abduction phase), Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis (adduction phase) — both trained consecutively without changing machines or repositioning, maximum inner and outer thigh volume per session
Eccentric Abduction or Adduction (controlled return)	Gluteus Medius (eccentric, abduction phase) or Adductor Magnus (eccentric, adduction phase) — slow controlled return under Dynasty Flex-Stack 1:1 resistance produces maximum stretch-loaded hypertrophy stimulus in each direction

The DRE8020 covers both sides of the hip in a single seated station — abduction trains the gluteus medius and minimus that are responsible for lateral hip stability, outer glute shape, and pelvic control during movement, while adduction trains the adductor group that contributes to inner thigh development and hip stability in the opposite direction. Most machines force the user to choose one or the other. The half-second flip mechanism on the DRE8020 makes superset training between both directions practical within a single set, maximising the training stimulus per unit of session time. The zero-slack resistance travel design ensures full muscle engagement from the first millimeter of each rep in both directions.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
You want abduction and adduction training without buying two machines or managing two separate weight stacks. The DRE8020 covers both exercises from one 60.0"×28.7" footprint with a single 210 lb weight stack that switches between functions in half a second. The Dynasty Flex-Stack System delivers a true 1:1 felt weight ratio in both directions, so progressive overload on both exercises is simple and measurable across a training cycle.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
The gluteus medius drives the rounded, lifted outer glute appearance from the front and side, while adductor development contributes to inner thigh fullness and the teardrop shape visible from the front in competition conditioning. The DRE8020 trains both from biomechanically optimised angles derived from laboratory testing, with a zero-slack resistance design that ensures every rep produces a genuine muscle stimulus rather than working through a dead zone at the start. The superset capability between abduction and adduction allows both muscle groups to be taken to failure within the same station across a complete glute and inner thigh session.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
A dual-function abductor and adductor machine that switches exercises in half a second serves significantly more members per hour than two separate fixed-function machines. The half-second flip mechanism means the station does not back up between users running different exercises, and the single weight stack simplifies maintenance and long-term serviceability. At 60.0"×28.7" the DRE8020 occupies less floor width than most dedicated single-function abductor machines while covering both training categories.

Private Personal Training Studios
The biomechanics laboratory-derived contact angles at 105 degrees backrest and 70 degrees knee support mean the machine positions clients correctly by design rather than relying on the trainer to cue correct pelvis alignment every rep. The range-of-motion quick-adjust lever allows the trainer to set the abduction and adduction range precisely for each client's mobility level, which is particularly relevant when working with clients in early-stage hip strengthening or inner thigh rehabilitation programmes.

University and College Athletic Departments
Gluteus medius strength is directly linked to knee tracking mechanics, hip stability during landing and cutting, and lateral movement efficiency across court and field sports. The DRE8020 trains this quality in a seated machine environment that removes the balance demand of standing abduction alternatives, making it suitable for athlete populations at different stages of physical development. The adduction function complements sprint mechanics training where inner thigh strength contributes to leg recovery during the swing phase.

Physical Therapists and Sports Medicine Practitioners
Seated hip abduction and adduction in a machine-guided environment with controlled range of motion is a common component of knee rehabilitation, IT band syndrome management, and hip instability protocols. The range-of-motion quick-adjust lever allows the clinician to limit the arc to the safe working range for each patient's stage of recovery, and the biomechanically derived contact angles reduce the coaching demand required to establish correct pelvis and knee position during early loading. Exercise selection and loading must always follow the clinical programme specific to each patient's condition and stage of recovery.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DRE8020 Hip Abductor/Adductor

Select the working weight on the stack using the selector pin. Start conservatively for the first session in each direction to establish the correct range of motion and contact feel before increasing load. The zero-slack design means resistance engages immediately, so there is no dead zone to compensate for at lighter loads.
Set the machine to abduction or adduction mode using the quick-adjust flip mechanism. For abduction, the leg pads contact the outer thighs so the legs drive outward. For adduction, the leg pads contact the inner thighs so the legs drive inward. The switch takes a single hand movement and does not require repositioning on the seat.
Sit on the seat pad and position the back against the back pad at the 105-degree backrest angle. Confirm the back pad feels correctly positioned across the lower and mid-back before loading.
Position both legs so the knee support contacts the leg pads at the 70-degree knee support angle. The knees should feel fully supported without the pad pressing uncomfortably into the joint.
Set the range-of-motion quick-adjust lever to limit or extend the movement arc based on your mobility level and training goal. Restrict the range for controlled partial-ROM isometric work or set it to full range for hypertrophy-focused sets.
Grip the support handles firmly before beginning. Confirm the leg pad contact and seat position feel stable before initiating the first rep.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting position with the legs in contact with the pads, initiate the drive from the hips — outward for abduction, inward for adduction — with a deliberate contraction of the target muscle group rather than a momentum-driven swing.
Drive through the full range set by the lever until the legs reach peak abduction or adduction, where the gluteus medius or adductors are at their strongest contraction point. Hold for one to two seconds at peak before beginning the return.
Return to the starting position under control over at least two seconds, maintaining resistance contact with the pads through the full eccentric return. The Dynasty Flex-Stack 1:1 ratio delivers consistent resistance through this lowering phase, which carries a meaningful hypertrophy stimulus for both the abductors and adductors.
Keep the back fully in contact with the back pad throughout the set. If the torso pulls forward during the drive phase, reduce the load and reconfirm the range-of-motion setting before continuing.
For superset training, complete all abduction reps, then flip the mechanism with a single hand movement and begin adduction reps immediately without leaving the seat or adjusting the stack weight.
After the final rep, allow the leg pads to return to the neutral starting position fully before standing and dismounting.

Owner's Manual

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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 Dynasty Fitness DRE8020 Hip Abductor/Adductor is a selectorized dual-function machine that trains the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and inner thigh adductors through arc-shaped movement patterns matched precisely to hip joint mechanics, switching between abduction and adduction in half a second via a single-hand quick-adjust flip mechanism so both exercises can be programmed back to back without leaving the seat or losing training momentum. The 105-degree backrest angle and 70-degree knee support angle were derived from hundreds of experiments in the Insight Fitness biomechanics laboratory, producing contact geometry that keeps the pelvis correctly positioned through the full abduction and adduction arc rather than approximating biomechanics with a fixed angle that suits no one perfectly. A zero-slack resistance travel design ensures the weight engages at the very first millimeter of movement on every rep, and the Dynasty Flex-Stack System delivers a true 1:1 felt weight ratio throughout both exercise directions. Built to commercial grade at 60.0"×28.7"×66.5" with a 210 lb standard stack and a 250 lb upgrade option available through Dynasty Fitness, the DRE8020 is built for commercial gyms, glute-focused training studios, and serious home gym setups where lateral glute and inner thigh training from a single selectorized station is a programming priority.

Selectorized dual-function hip abductor and adductor machine with half-second switching between exercises via a single-hand quick-adjust flip mechanism, making superset training between abduction and adduction as fast as turning your hand
105-degree backrest and 70-degree knee support angles derived from hundreds of experiments in the Insight Fitness biomechanics laboratory, placing the pelvis and knee in the precise positions that maximise gluteus medius and inner thigh activation through the full arc
Zero-slack resistance travel design engages the weight stack from the very first millimeter of movement on every rep, eliminating the dead zone at the start of each set that conventional abductor machines produce and ensuring every rep counts from one to failure
Dynasty Flex-Stack System delivers a true 1:1 felt weight ratio through both abduction and adduction, so the resistance selected on the stack is the resistance the hip muscles work against without the weight loss that cam-heavy machines introduce at mid-range

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Seated Hip Abduction	Gluteus Medius (primary — full abduction arc), Gluteus Minimus (primary), Tensor Fasciae Latae (secondary), upper Gluteus Maximus fibres (secondary), Core (stabiliser — resists lateral trunk lean)
Seated Hip Adduction	Adductor Magnus (primary — largest adductor, full adduction range), Adductor Longus (primary), Adductor Brevis (primary), Gracilis (secondary), Pectineus (secondary)
Hip Abduction Isometric Hold (peak)	Gluteus Medius (sustained isometric at maximum abduction), Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Core (lateral stabilisers — sustained demand)
Hip Adduction Isometric Hold (peak)	Adductor Magnus (sustained isometric at full adduction), Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Gracilis (sustained activation)
Abduction/Adduction Superset	Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus (abduction phase), Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis (adduction phase) — both trained consecutively without changing machines or repositioning, maximum inner and outer thigh volume per session
Eccentric Abduction or Adduction (controlled return)	Gluteus Medius (eccentric, abduction phase) or Adductor Magnus (eccentric, adduction phase) — slow controlled return under Dynasty Flex-Stack 1:1 resistance produces maximum stretch-loaded hypertrophy stimulus in each direction

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DRE8020 Hip Abductor/Adductor

Select the working weight on the stack using the selector pin. Start conservatively for the first session in each direction to establish the correct range of motion and contact feel before increasing load. The zero-slack design means resistance engages immediately, so there is no dead zone to compensate for at lighter loads.
Set the machine to abduction or adduction mode using the quick-adjust flip mechanism. For abduction, the leg pads contact the outer thighs so the legs drive outward. For adduction, the leg pads contact the inner thighs so the legs drive inward. The switch takes a single hand movement and does not require repositioning on the seat.
Sit on the seat pad and position the back against the back pad at the 105-degree backrest angle. Confirm the back pad feels correctly positioned across the lower and mid-back before loading.
Position both legs so the knee support contacts the leg pads at the 70-degree knee support angle. The knees should feel fully supported without the pad pressing uncomfortably into the joint.
Set the range-of-motion quick-adjust lever to limit or extend the movement arc based on your mobility level and training goal. Restrict the range for controlled partial-ROM isometric work or set it to full range for hypertrophy-focused sets.
Grip the support handles firmly before beginning. Confirm the leg pad contact and seat position feel stable before initiating the first rep.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting position with the legs in contact with the pads, initiate the drive from the hips — outward for abduction, inward for adduction — with a deliberate contraction of the target muscle group rather than a momentum-driven swing.
Drive through the full range set by the lever until the legs reach peak abduction or adduction, where the gluteus medius or adductors are at their strongest contraction point. Hold for one to two seconds at peak before beginning the return.
Return to the starting position under control over at least two seconds, maintaining resistance contact with the pads through the full eccentric return. The Dynasty Flex-Stack 1:1 ratio delivers consistent resistance through this lowering phase, which carries a meaningful hypertrophy stimulus for both the abductors and adductors.
Keep the back fully in contact with the back pad throughout the set. If the torso pulls forward during the drive phase, reduce the load and reconfirm the range-of-motion setting before continuing.
For superset training, complete all abduction reps, then flip the mechanism with a single hand movement and begin adduction reps immediately without leaving the seat or adjusting the stack weight.
After the final rep, allow the leg pads to return to the neutral starting position fully before standing and dismounting.

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.

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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

The reversing frame and quick-adjust flip mechanism switch the machine between hip abduction and adduction modes with a single hand movement in half a second. On machines where switching between functions requires repositioning the seat, adjusting separate mechanisms, or moving to a different station entirely, superset training between abduction and adduction becomes logistically impractical during a session. The DRE8020 removes that barrier entirely — both exercises run from the same seat position at the same stack weight with only the leg pad orientation changing between them.

Biomechanics Laboratory Contact Angles

The 105-degree backrest angle and 70-degree knee support angle were derived from hundreds of experiments in the Insight Fitness biomechanics laboratory rather than from a fixed industry convention. These specific angles position the pelvis in the orientation that allows the gluteus medius and adductors to operate through their full functional range without pelvic tilt compensation. A backrest angle that is too upright shortens the available abduction range by anteriorly tilting the pelvis, and a knee angle that is too acute or too obtuse shifts the load direction away from the target muscle. The laboratory-derived geometry eliminates both problems.

Zero-Slack Resistance Travel Design

The zero-slack system ensures the weight stack engages from the first millimeter of leg pad movement at the start of every rep. Conventional abductor and adductor machines often have cable slack built into the starting position, which means the first portion of each rep produces no resistance and the muscle only engages once the slack is taken up. This dead zone reduces the effective training range of each rep and masks how much resistance the muscle is actually working against. The zero-slack design on the DRE8020 means every millimeter of movement from the neutral position onward is a millimeter of genuine loaded resistance.

Dynasty Flex-Stack System

The DRE8020 runs on the Dynasty Flex-Stack System, delivering a true 1:1 felt weight ratio in both the abduction and adduction directions. The precision pulley arrangement offsets any resistance losses from the cam and lever geometry so the stack weight selected is the felt resistance delivered through the full movement arc. This applies equally to both exercise modes, which means progressive overload tracking is consistent and reliable across both abduction and adduction sets regardless of which direction is being trained.

Seven-Strand Nine-Line Steel Cable

The cable system uses a seven-strand, nine-line construction with a 9000N breaking strength — significantly above the loading demands of abductor and adductor training at any realistic commercial weight stack. This specification is the same cable standard used in heavy compound selectorized machines, applied here because the longevity and consistency of the resistance feel depend on cable integrity under repeated high-cycle loading across a commercial facility's daily use. Cable stretch and wear are the primary causes of felt-weight inconsistency in selectorized machines over time, and the nine-line construction resists both.

High-Density Polyurethane Foam

The seat pad, back pad, and leg pads are constructed from one-piece molded high-density polyurethane foam rather than assembled foam layers. Multi-layer foam constructions develop pressure ridges and compression points at the seams over time as repeated loading compresses individual layers unevenly. A single molded piece maintains consistent density and surface geometry throughout its service life, which keeps the contact feel and positional support consistent for every user regardless of how long the machine has been in service.

Range-of-Motion Quick-Adjust Lever

The range-of-motion lever sets the maximum travel distance of the leg pads in both abduction and adduction modes, allowing the active arc to be restricted or extended without changing the machine's base setup. This is used to limit range for users with restricted hip mobility, to set a specific partial-ROM position for isometric hold training at the peak of the arc, or to progressively extend range as mobility improves over a training programme. The adjustment is quick-access and does not require tools, which makes it practical for trainers managing multiple clients across a session.

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

Q: How does the switching between abduction and adduction work?
A: 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.

Q: What does the zero-slack resistance travel design mean in practice?
A: 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.

Q: Why are the 105-degree and 70-degree angles significant?
A: 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.

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

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

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

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