Hip Adduction

Equipment: Machine

Hip Adduction

Description

Hip adductions are an exercise that target the inner thigh muscles. They can be done on a lever machine that has a padded seat and two leg pads that move inward and outward. Here are the steps to perform hip adductions on a lever machine:

  1. Sit on the seat and adjust it so that your knees are aligned with the pivot point of the machine.
  2. Place your inner thighs against the leg pads and grasp the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
  3. Exhale and squeeze your legs together, moving the leg pads inward as far as you can.
  4. Inhale and slowly return to the starting position, keeping a slight tension on your inner thighs.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.

Primary Muscles

  • Adductor Longus
  • Adductor Magnus

Synergistic Muscles

  • Adductor Brevis
  • Gracilis