Inner thigh exercises

Also called Adductors

Inner thigh exercises for your adductors, from sumo squats to Copenhagen planks, with clear steps for beginners and beyond.

3 exercises that target this muscle

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Dumbbell Sumo SquatA dumbbell sumo squat uses a wide stance with toes turned out, which brings your inner thigh muscles into the squat alongside the quads and glutes.DumbbellsBeginner
Side-Lying Inner Thigh LiftA side-lying inner thigh lift raises your bottom leg while lying on your side, isolating the adductors on the inside of the thigh.No equipmentBeginner
Copenhagen PlankThe Copenhagen plank is a side plank with your top leg resting on a bench, a demanding exercise for the inner thighs and the side of your core.No equipmentAdvanced

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What do the adductors do?

The adductors are a group of muscles on the inside of the thigh. They pull the legs together and help steady the hips and knees when you change direction, step sideways or stand on one leg.

How do you train your inner thighs?

Wide-stance squats work the adductors along with the quads and glutes. Side-lying leg lifts and Copenhagen planks target them more directly. Start with the easier versions, because the adductors are often less trained than the muscles around them.

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