"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 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 ...

Ever heard the words abduction and adduction in relation to your workouts? These two similar-sounding terms describe opposite movements that are key to improving strength, mobility, and injury ...

According to WebMD, over 50% of older adults experience hip or knee pain. There are many reasons for hip pain and discomfort, including core muscle injury, bursitis, tendonitis, and labral tears.

A trainer explains why the abductor and adductor machines are actually worth your time and effort. Plus, how to fit them into your gym schedule. “I own a CrossFit gym, but there are certain machines ...

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 ...

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 ...

Objective: To determine if the combined isometric contractions of knee extension/hip adduction and knee extension/hip abduction will elicit a different quadriceps and gluteus medius electromyographic ...