Abduction and adduction of the legs while seated ► abduction / adduction

Topic

Power

Auxiliary means

Kraftturm/-maschine

Body part

Lower body

Muscle group

Adduktoren

Organization

Individual work

Duration (mm:ss)

00:00

Topic description

In the seated position, the closed legs are pressed apart forcefully against the resistance and brought back together in a controlled manner.

Starting position:
- Sitting, stretched straight back
- Legs together/closed
- Stretched straight back

Finishing position:
- Legs spread apart

Variation:
Slightly leaning the upper body forward encourages the lateral gluteal muscles to work even more.

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