How to do a seated hip adduction
About seated hip adduction
TIER
5
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
seatedHipAdductionMachine
TARGET MUSCLES
glutes
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- Position: Sit on the hip adduction machine and place your legs on the inside of the padded levers.
- Adjustment: Adjust the machine's starting position to a comfortable stretch for your inner thighs.
- Posture: Sit up straight with your back against the pad.
The Movement:
- Squeeze: Exhale and slowly squeeze your legs together, bringing the pads towards each other.
- Hold: Hold the peak contraction for a moment.
- Return: Inhale and slowly open your legs, returning to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Tips:
- This exercise targets the adductor muscles of the inner thigh.
- Control the movement throughout the entire range of motion. Don't let the weight stack slam.
- Focus on a strong mind-muscle connection with your inner thighs.
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