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Hip adductors

An isolation exercise that targets the hip adductor muscles through controlled leg adduction movements, building inner thigh strength and muscle development.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise Type

Strength

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Technique

Sit at the hip adductor machine with your legs positioned on the pads. Bring your legs together by contracting your inner thigh muscles, then return to the starting position with control.

Starting Position

Sit at the hip adductor machine with legs positioned on the pads, core engaged and ready to perform adduction.

Finishing Position

Legs brought together by contracting inner thigh muscles, maintaining proper form and control.

Form Cues

Squeeze inner thighs, control the movement, don't use momentum, feel the contraction

Common Mistakes

Using momentum, incomplete range of motion, poor posture, not engaging core

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add tempo changes, try variations, or perform more reps.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, focus on form, reduce range of motion, or use assistance.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid hip strain. Stop if you experience pain in hips, groin, or inner thighs. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.