Weighted Standing Adduction
Muscle Groups: Adductors
Weighted Standing Adduction focuses on Adductors.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Standing Adduction with proper form and technique.
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Stand sideways to a cable machine with your feet hip-width apart, attaching an ankle strap to your inner ankle of the leg closest to the machine.
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Set the desired weight and hold onto the machine for balance, keeping your core engaged and your standing leg slightly bent.
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Keeping your working leg straight, pull it across your body towards your opposite leg, squeezing your inner thigh muscles.
- 4
Pause briefly at the peak of the contraction, then slowly and with control return your leg to the starting position, resisting the pull of the weight.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Standing Adduction, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
