Adductor Machines

The hip adductor machine helps you to isolate and strengthen the adductor muscles. These muscles are quite easy to damage whilst playing sport. The adductor helps with hip extension and flexion and will help with your stability as well as preventing injury in your knees, hips, and lower back. The adductor machine will also help you perform other movements better, like squats and lunges.

Improving your balance is key with this machine and it will help you to transfer weight better from one leg to another. This is useful in sports that require lateral movement. It will also aid in sports where you need explosive speed like in sprinting. One big misconception to deal with is that the adductor will not help you to reduce the fat on your thighs, called spot reduction. What it will help you to do is build strong hips, great balance, and stability.

The muscles worked on the adductor machine are the adductors, which include a few small muscles in the inner thigh: the adductor longus, the adductor brevis, adductor magnus, the pectineus and gracilis. Adduction means “pull“ and these muscles are responsible for pulling your legs in towards the body’s centre line.

There are alternative ways to work your adductor muscles. You can use resistance bands and free weights like dumbbells to perform single leg exercises and clams. You can also use a cable machine with an ankle strap.

When looking at hip adductors do ensure they are made from durable materials and that the resistance levels offered suit your needs. The seat needs to be comfortable and made from the best upholstery. The larger the thigh pads the more comfortable the machine tends to be. Finally, consider whether to get an adductor machine or a dual-purpose machine which also allows you to perform abductor exercises.

Check out our great range of machines and call us today for advice or more information, we will be happy to help you. We offer a professional delivery and installation service and can also help you with all aspects of your gym design.