Hip Adduction 60

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie supine, sacrum centred over middle gridline on base mat. Hips at 60° flexion

2: Adjust housing height to align flat pad with apex of medial femoral condyles

3: Feet in line with knees/hips and patella (knee caps) pointing to the ceiling.

4: Record height of top of carriers

Cues

1: Test bilaterally

2: Squeeze into pads, pull upper thighs together.

3: Maintain lumbar neutral, flat/still sacrum and abdominal wall flat/hollow.

4: Discourage gluteal contraction (buttock squeeze)

5: Feel fatigue/work in the adductor group

6: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023