Lever Standing Hip Adduction

The Lever Standing Hip Adduction primarily works the Adductor Magnus, with secondary activation of the Gluteus Maximus, Gracilis, Pectineus. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Adductor Magnus.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementAdduction
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAdductor Magnus
SecondaryGluteus Maximus, Gracilis, Pectineus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Adjust platform so lever fulcrum is same height as hip articulation. Adjust roller pad to side position. Face machine and grasp bars to sides. Place inside of thigh on roller pad and remain standing on supporting leg. Execution: Move leg toward and across supporting leg Return and repeat. Reposition roller pad lever and continue with opposite leg. Comments: SeeSpot Reduction Myth.

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