Hip - Adduction demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart
  • 2Shift your weight onto one leg and lift your other foot slightly off the ground
  • 3Slowly move your lifted leg across the front of your body, keeping your leg straight
  • 4Hold this position for a few seconds then slowly return your leg to the center
  • 5Repeat with the opposite leg

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged
  • Don't rush the movement, perform it slowly and in a controlled manner
  • You should feel a stretch in your inner thigh, not pain
  • If you're struggling to balance, use a chair or wall for support

Hip - Adduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs