Dumbbell Hip Adduction
Exercise Overview
SIDE LYING DUMBBELL HIP ADDUCTION The side lying dumbbell hip adduction uses a dumbbell foot strap to strengthen the muscles of the inner thigh. First strap a dumbbell foot strap to the target leg’s foot and lie down on your side with the strapped leg on the bottom side. Bend your top leg forwards for a base of support. Keep the bottom leg straight and lift it up towards the ceiling as high as possible. Hold for up to 10 seconds while doing a maximal contraction. Slowly lower the leg back down to the floor and repeat as required.
Muscles Involved
Hip AdductorsAdductor MagnusAdductor BrevisAdductor LongusGracilis
Related Conditions
Hip Adductor Strain / Groin StrainPes Anserine BursitisMCL Tear
