The hip adduction machine, otherwise known as the yes/no machine, has a reputation problem.
First strike, it’s a machine.
Second strike, isn’t it just a rehab exercise?
Third strike, where should I look as I open and close my legs?
Three strikes and you’re out. But wait, not so fast.
To many lifters, it’s just seen as a fluff exercise to tone the inner thighs. Compared with pulling a heavy deadlift or grinding through a deep squat, it is easy to see why this machine gets zero respect.
But calling the adductors your “inner-thigh muscles” undersells them. The adductor magnus deserves special mention because it helps with hip extension.
So, let’s not…
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