Exercise Comparison
Adductor vs Side Leg Raises
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
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.
Side Leg Raises
Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your leg straight, raise it as far out to the side as possible, and swing it back down, allowing it to cross the opposite leg.
Repeat this swinging motion 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion as you do so.
Verdict
Both exercises target the adductors. Adductor is a intermediate exercise using foam roll, while Side Leg Raises is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Side Leg Raises if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Adductor for a greater challenge.