adductor/groin

Description:

The adductor exercise targets the inner thigh muscles by creating resistence to bring the legs together. It helps with hip stability and strengthening the inner thighs.

How to Perform the Exercise:

• 1. Sit on the adductor machine with your back straight against the pad and plant your feet on the footrests
• 2. Adjust the pads to a starting width so your legs are spread apart but not too overstretched
• 3. Engage your core, grip the handles for support, and ensure you have good posture throughout the exercise
• 4. Firmly force your thighs together against the machine's resistance
• 5. Once you've squeezed your legs together, hold that position for a second before slowly returning to the starting position.

Body Part Used:

legs

Equipment Required:

adductor machine

Primary Muscles Used:

adductors

Secondary Muscles Used:

glutes, hip flexors

Alternate Exercises:

bodyweight side-lying adduction, standing cable adduction

Form Tips:

sit straight with your back against the pad and control your motion throughout the whole exercise

Common Mistakes When Performning:

using momentum instead of being in control