06/09/2026
The adductors might be the most underrated athletic muscles in the body.
I often think of them as the rotator cuff of the hip.
They’re responsible for creating stability, controlling force, decelerating motion, changing direction, and helping transfer power through the entire lower extremity. Yet most people never train them properly until they get injured.
And maybe it’s time we redefine what the “core” actually is.
The core isn’t just your abs.
The core is your shoulder blades, thoracic spine, abdomen, pelvis, and hips all working together as one integrated system.
When those areas work together efficiently, the limbs become powerful.
When they don’t, we compensate, leak force, and eventually break down.
I believe it was Stuart McGill who said:
“Distal athleticism comes from proximal stability.”
After treating thousands of patients and athletes, I’ve found that statement to be incredibly true.
Want stronger hips?
Better running mechanics?
More power?
Less pain?
Start by building stability through the entire system.
This exercise is an absolute winner because it challenges the shoulder girdle, thoracic spine, trunk, pelvis, and adductors simultaneously.
It’s not easy.
You’ll probably shake.
You’ll probably find weaknesses.
But that’s exactly why it’s so valuable.
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10/10 exercise.
Train the system, not just the muscle.
