Etenon R8505 Dual Abductor and Adductor Machine, 105 Degree Backrest and Pivoting Supports

The Etenon R8505 combines abduction and adduction training in one selectorised machine with a 100 kg stack, a backrest reclined to 105 degrees and pivoting knee supports. The reclined seating position places the hip in partial flexion, which recruits the gluteus maximus more strongly in abduction than a strictly vertical backrest allows. Light In Fitness supplies the machine to premium clubs, hotels, rehabilitation centres and senior residences across France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg.

Switching between the two modes takes seconds, so a single footprint covers glute and outer hip work in abduction and inner thigh work in adduction. The knee supports pivot outwards, which is the detail that matters most in mixed populations: users with reduced mobility, older members and patients in rehabilitation can enter and leave the machine without twisting into position. For clubs with high rotation, the pin selector removes the handling time associated with loading and unloading plates.

Construction follows the R8 commercial standard. The frame is welded steel finished in epoxy powder coating, the upholstery is dual density synthetic leather, and the pivots run on steel axles with sealed bearings rated to 120 kg. The finish is specified for premium fitness spaces where the visible quality of the equipment forms part of the member offer.

Technical specification

Professional use and specification notes

The R8505 is normally placed in the lower body machine line, close to the leg press and leg curl, so that members can build a complete hip sequence without crossing the floor. Because both modes live in one frame, it releases the floor area that two separate machines would occupy, which is often the deciding factor in hotel gyms and corporate rooms of 60 to 120 square metres. Rehabilitation centres select it for controlled hip abduction work after hip or knee surgery, where the pivoting supports remove the awkward entry movement. Very tall users above 1.90 m may need to adjust their seating position. If you are comparing the selectorised R8505 against a plate loaded equivalent, the selectorised version suits high rotation sites and the plate loaded version suits strength focused rooms. Send us your floor plan and we will confirm clearances and circulation in a free layout study.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the backrest set at 105 degrees?

Reclining the backrest slightly beyond vertical places the hip in partial flexion, which increases gluteus maximus involvement during abduction and improves lumbar comfort compared with a strictly upright seat.

Is the machine suitable for users with reduced mobility?

The pivoting knee supports were designed for that situation and are the reason the machine is specified in rehabilitation centres and senior residences. Access should still be assessed against the circulation around the machine in your own room.

What is the delivery and installation process?

Equipment held in stock is despatched within 5 to 10 working days. Delivery covers France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg, with export priced per project. Installation is quoted separately and carried out throughout France.