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Can you crack a watermelon by squeezing it between your thighs?

But wait, when it comes to the inner and outer thighs, which is which?

And is one more important than the other?

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Weve got you covered.

Abduction vs. adduction: What are they?

Abduction and adduction are actually movement patterns, not necessarily the movements of specific muscles.

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What are the abductors vs. the adductors?

Adductors are actually a group of muscles.

Is one more important than the other?

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Dont make a trainer choose, yall.

Having balanced strength in muscles that form the two coins of a movement pattern is key to staying pain-free.

Thats why Milton includes both movement patterns in his training sessions.

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Here are the pros of both.

Adduction

The benefits of inner thigh strength have an outsize effect on health and mobility.

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Doing this can promotehip mobility, which is key for prevent pain and injury throughout the body.

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But if youre working those abductors a lot, remember to stretch.

Just as strong muscles can protect the joint, tight muscles can restrict it.

Exercises for both abduction and adduction

Here are exercises that will work your adductors and abductors.

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Youll want to grab aresistance bandor evenankle weightsfor these moves.

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Standing abduction

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Banded lateral monster walk

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Inner thigh lifts

*Or as many times as you’re able to while maintaining a stable pelvis.

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