Lever Seated Hip Adduction
Description
This exercise involves sitting on a lever machine and using your inner thigh muscles to bring your legs together against resistance. It primarily targets the adductor muscles of the hip.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lever Seated Hip Adduction Instructions
- Adjust the machine so that the seat is at the appropriate height for your body.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
- Place your knees against the pads on the inside of the machine.
- Grasp the handles on either side of the seat for stability.
- Press your knees together, using your inner thigh muscles to bring them towards each other.
- Hold the contraction for a few seconds, then slowly release back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lever Seated Hip Adduction Form & Visual
Lever Seated Hip Adduction Benefits
- Strengthens the adductor muscles of the hip
- Improves hip stability and balance
- Can help prevent injuries in the hip and groin area
- Targets the inner thigh muscles, which can be difficult to isolate with other exercises
- Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting the weight or resistance used
Lever Seated Hip Adduction Muscles Worked
- Inner thigh muscles (adductors)
Lever Seated Hip Adduction Variations & Alternatives
- Machine Seated Hip Adduction
- Cable Standing Hip Adduction
- Resistance Band Seated Hip Adduction
- Dumbbell Seated Hip Adduction
- Barbell Seated Hip Adduction