Adductor Squeeze V-Up

Exercise Overview

The adductor squeeze v up exercise is used to target the inner thigh muscles and core muscles at the same time. First place a yoga mat or exercise mat on the floor. Next, place a Swiss ball between your feet and squeeze it using your inner thigh muscles. Maintain this squeeze during the entire exercise. Starting on your back, begin to simultaneously lift your legs and torso off of the floor. Continue to raise the body until you are flexed roughly to 90 degrees in the hips. Lower your body in a controlled manner to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved

coretransversus abdominisrectus abdominiship adductorspectineusadductor longusadductor brevisadductor magnusgracilis

Related Conditions

back strain / pulled backmechanical low back painextension intolerant low back paindiastasis recti (late stage rehab)posterior pelvic girdle pain syndromesacroiliac joint syndromegroin strain

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