Lever Seated Hip Adduction Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Adductors
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Adductors
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Gracilis, Tensor Fasciae Latae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Hip Adductor Machine
How to: Lever Seated Hip Adduction
- Sit on the leverage machine and adjust the seat to ensure proper alignment.
- Place your legs outside the padded arms of the machine.
- Slowly bring your legs together, squeezing the adductor muscles as you move.
- Pause briefly at the end of the movement and then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to arch excessively.
- Using too much weight, causing jerky movements.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if new to the exercise.
- Perform the exercise without weights for practice.
Tips
- Adjust the seat height according to your leg length.
- Maintain a controlled movement to avoid swinging.
Tags
hips
strength
adductors
fitness
gym
machine