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Adductor vs Thigh Adductor

Adductor - starting position
Adductor - ending position
Adductor
intermediate·Foam roll·isolation
Thigh Adductor - starting position
Thigh Adductor - ending position
Thigh Adductor
beginner·Machine·isolation

Side-by-Side

Adductor
VS
Thigh Adductor
intermediate
Level
beginner
Foam roll
Equipment
Machine
isolation
Mechanic
isolation
static
Force
pull
Stretching
Category
Strength
adductors
Primary
adductors
None
Secondary
gluteshamstrings

Muscle Analysis

Shared

adductors

Only in Thigh Adductor

gluteshamstrings

Instructions

Adductor

1

Lie face down with one leg on a foam roll.

2

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.

3

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.

Thigh Adductor

1

To begin, sit down on the adductor machine and select a weight you are comfortable with. When your legs are positioned properly on the leg pads of the machine, grip the handles on each side. Your entire upper body (from the waist up) should be stationary. This is the starting position.

2

Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them towards each other while exhaling.

3

Feel the contraction for a second and begin to move your legs back to the starting position while breathing in. Note: Remember to keep your upper body stationary and avoid fast jerking motions in order to prevent any injuries from occurring.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the adductors. Adductor is a intermediate exercise using foam roll, while Thigh Adductor is beginner and uses machine. Choose Thigh Adductor if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Adductor for a greater challenge.

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