The large and
powerful adductor magnus is more pennated, at around 16 degrees (Ward et al. 2009).
Not exact matches
However, for the goal of targeting your hip abductors and
adductors as effectively as possible, you need the help of its
powerful twin: the sumo deadlift.
The latter will burn out the gluteus,, one of the most
powerful muscles that you have along with the
adductors and other muscles of the legs.
Since it's a
powerful way to open the glutes, hamstrings,
adductors and hip flexors, Half Pigeon can help you when you take part in physical activities, carrying heavy objects, etc..
This new training methodology not only conditions your body for performance, it was also developed to target your glutes, pinpoint essential hard to hit areas (
adductors, etc), build TRUE core strength and prime your body to be lighter on the ground, faster on the floor and more
powerful under the bar.
They are
powerful flexors and extensors, not just
adductors, and we're able to harness the full power of our hips, posterior muscles balanced through the balls of your feet performing this exercise.