Hip Adduction Machine
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Technique
Sit in the machine with the pads against the inside of your thighs, legs spread to the starting position. Squeeze your inner thighs to bring your legs together against the resistance. Pause briefly at the fully closed position. Return slowly under control to the starting stretch.
Steps
- Adjust the seat and thigh pads to allow a comfortable starting stretch
- Sit upright with your back supported and place the pads against your inner thighs
- Squeeze your thighs together against the resistance
- Pause briefly when your legs are fully closed
- Open your legs slowly to the starting position
Common mistakes
- Allowing the weight stack to slam between repetitions
- Using momentum to force the pads together
- Letting the hips shift or rotate on the seat
- Opening the legs beyond a comfortable range
Variations
- Single-leg machine hip adduction
- Seated resistance-band hip adduction
- Standing cable hip adduction
- Forward-leaning hip adduction machine
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What muscles does Hip Adduction Machine work?
Muscles: Adductors, Glutes.
What equipment do I need for Hip Adduction Machine?
Equipment: Machine.
Where can I do Hip Adduction Machine?
Location: Gym.
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