Exercise Comparison
Adductor/Groin vs Thigh Adductor




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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Thigh Adductor
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.
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/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.