Straight Leg Horizonatal Adductions off bench
toning and strengthening the inner thigh
LegsIntermediateStrengthAdduction
At a glance
| Muscles worked | inner thigh |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Legs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Adduction |
| Sets & reps | 5 sets × 12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~50 kcal |
How to do it
- Lay sideways on a flat bench or durable surface
- hold you legs out straight off the edge
- keep your top leg steady and raise your bottom leg up unti its toghether with the top leg
- then bring the bottom leg back down
Equipment
- bench or solid surface optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
toning and strengthening the inner thigh
Common mistakes
going to fast
Make it harder
go slower
Make it easier
do less reps
Breathing
Exhale on contraction, inhale on return
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