Adductors
The inner thigh muscles that bring the legs together.
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The adductor muscles are on the inner thigh and pull the legs toward the midline. They stabilize the pelvis during squats and contribute to hip extension. Wide-stance squats and sumo deadlifts emphasize the adductors. Direct work includes adductor machine and Copenhagen planks.
Examples
- Sumo deadlifts target adductors
- Wide-stance squats for adductor emphasis
- Adductor machine for isolation
Exercises that train the adductors
13 exercises in the library target the adductors as their primary muscle.
Common questions
What is Adductors?
The inner thigh muscles that bring the legs together. The adductor muscles are on the inner thigh and pull the legs toward the midline.
What exercises train the Adductors?
Good options include Thigh Adductor, Adductor, Adductor/Groin, Band Hip Adductions, Carioca Quick Step. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Adductors?
Sumo deadlifts target adductors; Wide-stance squats for adductor emphasis; Adductor machine for isolation.
Put it into practice
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