Exercise Comparison
Adductor/Groin vs Band Hip Adductions
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Instructions
Adductor/Groin
Lie on your back with your feet raised towards the ceiling.
Have your partner hold your feet or ankles. Abduct your legs as far as you can. This will be your starting position.
Attempt to squeeze your legs together for 10 or more seconds, while your partner prevents you from doing so.
Now, relax the muscles in your legs as your partner pushes your feet apart, stretching as far as is comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.
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/Groin is a intermediate exercise using none, while Band Hip Adductions is beginner and uses bands. Choose Band Hip Adductions if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Adductor/Groin for a greater challenge.