We’re almost four months into 2025—how are those fitness-related New Year’s resolutions holding up? Whether you’re crushing your fitness routine or in need of some motivation to get back to the grind, ...

Hip abductor exercises can increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of certain injuries, and promote healthy hip function. The hip abductor muscles are present in the thigh area of each leg and ...

Hip abduction exercises can be done in a couple of different positions. You can choose to use equipment like resistance bands or just do the moves on your own. Hip abduction workouts are versatile.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." IF YOU'RE FAMILIAR with the words “abduction” and “adduction” but you're not exactly sure what they ...

Hip abduction is a movement of the leg away from the middle of the body. We use this action every day when we step sideways or even get out of bed. On the gym floor, hip abduction is defined as the ...

What it's supposed to do: Train outer thighs. What it actually does: Because you are seated, it trains a movement that has no functional use. If done with excessive weight and jerky technique, it can ...

Background An ACL tear is one of the most serious injuries in sports, especially for females. A clinically based ACL injury prediction algorithm is thought to identify female athletes with high Knee ...

Most men don't do certain exercises because they think they look too "girly." They tend to avoid the abduction (outer thigh) and adduction (inner thigh) machines, apparently thinking they're only for ...