Pulsing Adduction and Abduction
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise involves lying on the back while opening and closing the knees in a pulsating motion, targeting the inner and outer thighs. It helps improve hip mobility and strengthen the adductors and abductors.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your arms by your sides for stability.
- Pulsate your knees together and apart, keeping the motion controlled.
- Focus on squeezing your inner thighs as you bring your knees together.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Adductor Longus Adductor Magnus
Secondary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus