Hip Adduction Machine Video Guide

1. Set up for the exercise by setting the weight you want to use on an adductor machine.  
2. Stand facing the machine with the leg padding pressed up against the inside of your left leg.  
3. Stand up straight with your right foot placed back and out of the way and hold on to the machine handles for stability. This is the starting position.
4. Slowly sweep your left leg out in front of your right leg, lifting the weight from the stack. Push your leg as far as comfortably possible.
5. Pause for a moment and then slowly return your leg to the starting position.
6. Repeat for desired reps and then repeat using your right leg.

Exercise Tips:

1. Many adductor machines will be seated. In this case you will simply bring both thighs together pushing against the padding.
2. Don't allow the weight to drop to the stack. Slowly lower it in a controlled fashion and focus on the contraction in your hips and thighs.
3. Keep your upper body as still as possible, moving only at the hip of the working leg.