Hip Adduction - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives

Muscles involved

• Adductors

Also known as

• Inner Thigh Lift
• Inner Leg Lift
• Inner Leg Raise

How to perform

Hip Adduction - Starting position

Hip Adduction - Muscle Under Tension

1. Set up & Starting position (lying, standing or seated)
   This exercise can be perform lying, standing or seated depending on the equipment.

2. Eccentric phase
   Keep your body and leg straight and bring your leg into the center and across the opposite leg as far as possible, keeping your toes pointed straight ahead.

3. Isometric hold (optional) - Hold the position a second.

4. Concentric phase
   Slowly return to the starting position and repeat. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your opposite leg.

Exercise Alternatives

• Side Lunge
• Sumo Squat
• Curtsy Lunge