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Ever heard the words abduction and adduction in relation to your workouts? These two similar-sounding terms describe opposite movements that are key to improving strength, mobility, and injury ...

Hip abductor exercises can increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of certain injuries, and promote healthy hip function. The hip abductor muscles are present in the thigh area of each leg and ...

Hip abduction exercises help to strengthen the lower body to improve stability during everyday activities like walking, standing, or lifting and carrying heavy objects. Having strong hip abductors can ...

Correspondence to Lasse Ishøi, Sports Orthopaedic Research Center–Copenhagen (SORC-C), Arthroscopic Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager-Hvidovre Hospital, ...

Background Copenhagen adduction exercise programs reduce groin injury risk and increase hip adductor strength in male footballers in a dose-dependent manner. This has not been studied in female ...

Leg conditioning puts great importance on strengthening the inner thigh muscles. The Primary Exercises that work the hip adductor muscles are those that work on the inside of the thigh and thus should ...