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Adductor/Groin vs Thigh Adductor

Adductor/Groin - starting position
Adductor/Groin - ending position
Adductor/Groin
intermediate·None
Thigh Adductor - starting position
Thigh Adductor - ending position
Thigh Adductor
beginner·Machine·isolation

Side-by-Side

Adductor/Groin
VS
Thigh Adductor
intermediate
Level
beginner
None
Equipment
Machine
N/A
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/Groin

1

Lie on your back with your feet raised towards the ceiling.

2

Have your partner hold your feet or ankles. Abduct your legs as far as you can. This will be your starting position.

3

Attempt to squeeze your legs together for 10 or more seconds, while your partner prevents you from doing so.

4

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.

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/Groin is a intermediate exercise using none, while Thigh Adductor is beginner and uses machine. Choose Thigh Adductor if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Adductor/Groin for a greater challenge.

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