Adduction of the hips in the transverse plane to the machine

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The hip adduction exercise on the transverse plane of the machine is also known as Seated adductor machine, seated adductors, seated adductor machine.

Type of Exercise

Adduction of the hips in the transverse plane to the machine is a Monoarticular exercise

Variants

• Hip adductions to the specific machine

Adduction of the hips in the transverse plane to the machine: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete sitting on the machine with the hips abducted on the transverse plane, the pelvis in anterversion, the back in its position of strength and the bearings of the tool resting on the inside of each leg at a variable height depending on the machine and the height of the athlete. The execution consists in completely adducing both hips in the transverse plane while maintaining the position of the rest of the body unchanged.

Muscles involved in the exercise Adduction of the hips in the transverse plane to the machine

Group 0

• Great adductor
• Pettineo
• Gracile
• Long adductor
• Short adductor

Action
Hip adduction in the transverse plane

Function of the stabilizing muscles: Stability of the hip, pelvis and body position on the machine

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