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Upper Legs · Leverage Machine
Seated Machine Hip Adductor
Seated Machine Hip Adductor is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the adductors (upper legs). It needs a leverage machine. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 4.3 calories per minute.
- Target
- Adductors
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Leverage Machine
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 4.3 kcal
How to do Seated Machine Hip Adductor
- Sit on a hip abductor machine with your back straight, knees open wide and bent, and feet on the footrests.
- Set the padded bars against the inner sides of your knees.
- Close your knees to bring the bars together.
- As the bars come together, return to the initial position and repeat.
Form tips
Move slowly and with control through the full range of motion, and stop if you feel pain.
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Seated Machine Hip Adductor FAQ
What muscles does Seated Machine Hip Adductor work?
Seated Machine Hip Adductor mainly works the adductors in the upper legs.
What equipment do you need for Seated Machine Hip Adductor?
You need a leverage machine.
How many sets and reps of Seated Machine Hip Adductor should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Seated Machine Hip Adductor good for beginners?
Yes. Seated Machine Hip Adductor is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the adductors.
How many calories does Seated Machine Hip Adductor burn?
About 4.3 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 3.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 43 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Seated Machine Hip Adductor?
Other exercises for the adductors include Band Hip Adduction, Multi Hip Adduction, Adductor Stretch and Adductor Dynamic Stretch.
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