Exercise Comparison
Adductor vs Band Hip Adductions
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Adductor
Lie face down with one leg on a foam roll.
Rotate the leg so that the foam roll contacts against your inner thigh. Shift as much weight onto the foam roll as can be tolerated.
While trying to relax the muscles if the inner thigh, roll over the foam between your hip and knee, holding points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat with the other leg.
Band Hip Adductions
Anchor a band around a solid post or other object.
Stand with your left side to the post, and put your right foot through the band, getting it around the ankle.
Stand up straight and hold onto the post if needed. This will be your starting position.
Keeping the knee straight, raise your right legs out to the side as far as you can.
Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired rep count.
Switch sides.
Verdict
Both exercises target the adductors. Adductor is a intermediate exercise using foam roll, while Band Hip Adductions is beginner and uses bands. Choose Band Hip Adductions if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Adductor for a greater challenge.