Abductors
The outer hip muscles that move the legs away from the body.
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The hip abductors, primarily the gluteus medius and minimus, move the leg away from the midline and stabilize the pelvis during single-leg activities. They are important for squat stability and preventing knee cave. Training includes abductor machine, band walks, and single-leg exercises.
Examples
- Band walks for abductor activation
- Prevent knee cave in squats
- Important for single-leg stability
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Exercises that train the abductors
8 exercises in the library target the abductors as their primary muscle.
Common questions
What is Abductors?
The outer hip muscles that move the legs away from the body. The hip abductors, primarily the gluteus medius and minimus, move the leg away from the midline and stabilize the pelvis during single-leg activities.
What exercises train the Abductors?
Good options include Hip Circles (prone), IT Band and Glute Stretch, Iliotibial Tract-SMR, Lying Crossover, Monster Walk. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Abductors?
Band walks for abductor activation; Prevent knee cave in squats; Important for single-leg stability.
Put it into practice
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