Lever Standing Hip Adduction

Instructions

Preparation

Adjust platform so lever fulcrum is same height as hip articulation. Adjust roller pad to a side position. Face machine and grasp bars to sides. Place inside of thigh on roller pad and remain standing on supporting leg.

Execution

Move leg toward and across supporting leg Return and repeat. Reposition roller pad lever and continue with opposite leg.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Adductor Magnus Inner Thigh

  

   

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement

• Pectineus (Thigh (upper), Hip Flexors)

• Gracilis (Inner Thigh, Hip Adducto)

  

   
• Gluteus Maximus (Butt, Hips (Rear), Glutes)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• Adductors, Hip (Opposite Side)