Inner thighs exercise · leverage machine
Lever Seated Hip Adduction
The lever seated hip adduction is a leverage machine exercise that targets the inner thighs (adductors), with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
- Target muscle
- Adductors
- Also works
- Hamstrings, glutes
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Upper legs
How to do the lever seated hip adduction
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the backrest.
- Place your feet on the footrests and grasp the handles for stability.
- Engage your adductor muscles and slowly bring your legs together, squeezing your inner thighs.
- Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the inner thighs (adductors). The hamstrings and glutes work as secondary muscles. See all inner thigh (adductor) exercises or every machine exercise.
