Hip Adduction Machine
The Hip Adduction Machine primarily works the Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, with secondary activation of the Gracilis, Pectineus and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Machine-based hip adduction pulling legs together.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Adduction |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus |
| Secondary | Gracilis, Pectineus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Adductor Brevis (adductors)
- Primary Muscle Adductor Longus (adductors)
- Primary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Gracilis (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Pectineus (adductors)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Move limb toward body midline against resistance. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis.
Alternative Exercises
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