Exercise Comparison
Adductor vs Thigh Adductor




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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Thigh Adductor
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.
Thigh Adductor
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.
Slowly press against the machine with your legs to move them towards each other while exhaling.
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.
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.