Knee Tuck to Straight Leg Adduction Pulley Strap
Trains the inner thighs through a tuck-to-adduction pattern under constant cable tension.
Glutes & HipsIntermediateStrengthAdduction
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: adductors. Secondary: core, hips |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Glutes & Hips |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Adduction |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~26 kcal |
How to do it
- Attach a strap to a cable set at an appropriate height.
- Tuck the knee, then extend and pull the leg inward (adduction).
- Squeeze the inner thigh at the end range.
- Return with control.
- Complete reps then switch sides.
Equipment
- Cable Pulley
- Ankle Strap
Coaching tips
Benefits
Trains the inner thighs through a tuck-to-adduction pattern under constant cable tension.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum or rotating the pelvis.
Make it harder
Increase weight or slow the eccentric.
Make it easier
Perform adduction only without the tuck.
Breathing
Exhale as you adduct, inhale as you return.
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