What exercises target the Pectineus?

The best exercises that primarily target the Pectineus include various exercises. In total, 46 exercises involve the Pectineus.

What muscle group does the Pectineus belong to?

The Pectineus is part of the Adductors muscle group, which is involved in hip adduction, groin stability, and medial leg movement.

How do I target my Pectineus?

To target the Pectineus, focus on hip adduction, groin stability, and medial leg movement. Browse the exercises listed below.

Pectineus

Muscle group: Adductors

Small adductor muscle that adducts the hip and assists in hip flexion.

Exercises Targeting Pectineus

Other Muscles in Adductors

Pectineus

Exercises Targeting Pectineus

Secondary / Assisting (41)

Hanging Leg-Hip Raise (with ab straps)

Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Hanging Twisting Leg Hip Raise

Hanging Twisting Leg Raise

Incline Leg Raise

Incline Straight Leg Raise

Lying Leg Raise (on bench)

Lying Leg Raise (on floor)

Lying Straight Leg Raise

Roman Chair Sit-up

Seated Leg Raise

Vertical Leg Raise

Vertical Leg Raise (on parallel bars)

Vertical Straight Leg Raise

Cable Lying Leg Raise (on bench)

Cable Lying Straight Leg Raise

Cable Standing Leg Raise

Cable Hip Adduction

Copenhagen Plank

Hanging Leg Raise

Hip Adduction Machine

Lever Hip Flexion

Lever Seated Hip Adduction

Lever Seated Hip Adduction (plate loaded)

Lever Standing Hip Adduction

Lever Vertical Leg Raise

Weighted Decline Sit-up

Weighted Hanging Leg Raise

Weighted Incline Leg Raise

Weighted Lying Leg Raise

Weighted Roman Chair Sit-up

Weighted Seated Leg Raise

Weighted Vertical Leg Raise

Weighted Vertical Leg Raise (on parallel bars)

Weighted Vertical Straight Leg Raise

Weighted Lying Hip Adduction

Suspended Jack-knife

Suspended Mountain Climber

Suspended Pike

Suspended Side Bend

Suspended Twisting Jack-knife

Stabilizer (5)

Bent Knee Side Plank

Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Side Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Twisting Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)

Side Plank

Other Muscles in Adductors