Distinguishing abduction versus adduction exercises can help you train smarter—especially when it comes to hip and shoulder strength and function, and overall stability.

Distinguishing abduction versus adduction exercises can help you train smarter—especially when it comes to hip and shoulder strength and function, and overall stability.

'Training adduction and abduction exercises for the hip compound is integral for healthy flexion of the hip, and can even contribute to healthy lower back, knee, and neck movement,' says Neiman.

Adduction and abduction refer to two distinct ways your body moves. Here's how to know the difference, ... Copenhagen planks, and, of course, the hip adduction and abduction machines.

Trainers explain why abduction vs. adduction are really two sides of the same important fitness coin, and how to strengthen both. Try Well+ Fitness Fitness Tips ...

Hip abduction exercises can be done in a couple of different positions. You can choose to use equipment like resistance bands or just do the moves on your own. Hip abduction workouts are versatile.

The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which means it can move in six different directions. This includes not only external rotation but also internal rotation, adduction and abduction, and ...

That’s 1 rep. Do 3 sets. 2. Side-lying leg lift (adductor-focused) “These are great if you’re working on hip mobility and strength,” Orsborn says.

Background Eccentric hip adduction and abduction strength plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of groin injuries in soccer players. Lower extremity strength deficits of less than 10 ...

Objective: To determine if the combined isometric contractions of knee extension/hip adduction and knee extension/hip abduction will elicit a different quadriceps and gluteus medius electromyographic ...