abdutor machine
jmzz1
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my gym does not posses this machine....... so any other alternative for this workout for thighs?
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Read this, the thigh abductor machine is not necessary: http://fitandfeminist.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/the-abductoradductor-machine-a-scam-perpetuated-on-women/
Do squats, deadlifts and lunges and you whole thighs and glutes will be well worked.
Edited to recorrect autocorrect.0 -
good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does one primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later0 -
good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
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YOU ARE THE MACHINEEEEEEEEEE!0 -
^SQUAT!good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later0 -
I just got done working on that machine, and I can confirm that it worked everything.0
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Agreeing with above. Wide stance squats, narrow stance squats, one legged (or bulgarian split) squats, as well as deadlifts and stiff legged deadlifts will take care of you.0
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agreed squats. Although i don't feel in on my inner thighs even when i do squats, lunges, deads, etc.
The only thing that burns inbetween my thighs in the hip abductor machine.
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Pilates and yoga do shiz like that... I've done a few classes and hated it... so I just squat.0
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good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)0 -
agreed squats. Although i don't feel in on my inner thighs even when i do squats, lunges, deads, etc.
The only thing that burns inbetween my thighs in the hip abductor machine.
Try a low-bar squat with your legs and feet at about 30 degree angles, and get your thighs below parallel. You'll feel it.
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Agreeing with above. Wide stance squats, narrow stance squats, one legged (or bulgarian split) squats, as well as deadlifts and stiff legged deadlifts will take care of you.
Did them Monday... (with the exception of the one legged squat)
sure as heck felt them Tuesday... More so than when I used all the other machines. I also felt it in my abs, arms and back... Felt good!0 -
agreed squats. Although i don't feel in on my inner thighs even when i do squats, lunges, deads, etc.
The only thing that burns inbetween my thighs in the hip abductor machine.
Try a low-bar squat with your legs and feet at about 30 degree angles, and get your thighs below parallel. You'll feel it.
NVM, perfect picture!0 -
I had a trainer tell me the same thing. I did strength work on the machines for a few months and saw little if any gain. I one day just said, "fvck it, I know what's best for me" and started hitting the free weights.good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)
This "trainer" was also telling a client that the Smith machine was the best thing for learning how to squat.0 -
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)
Tell your trainer that Dave said he's fired. For reals0 -
good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)
Tell your trainer that you're paying them and to show you what YOU WANT not what they think you want.0 -
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)
Tell your trainer that Dave said he's fired. For reals
^^^This cause that doesn't even make sense.0 -
Are you sure they do not have a joint abductor/adductor machine? They are very popular, especially among female clients. Especially chains all have them Gold's, Planet Fitness, 24H fitness, Equinox, LA Fitness, etc.
The alternative from mens health: Work the same muscles, but while standing. Simply loop a resistance band around both legs, and position the band just below your knees. Now take small steps to your left for 20 feet. Then side-step back to your right for 20 feet. That’s one set. This is much harder than it sounds, but you can do it anywhere, and it’s also a great warmup for any sport.0 -
good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)
Tell your trainer that you're paying them and to show you what YOU WANT not what they think you want.
I understand what you are getting at here, but that's like telling your english tutor that you don't want to learn about sentence structure, just poetry. Technically, you're paying a trainer to help you get more fit and train you, not just do what you want.
That said, If you feel you need or want to switch to free weights, then by all means discuss it with your trainer, but just be prepared for them to continue to push you along the program they have designed.0 -
good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does on primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
Omg that's a thing of beauty :-) I'm still trying to convince my trainer at the gym to let me off the damned machines and onto the freeweights (which I'm using at home!!!) Apparently I have to 'build up muscle strength before trying to lift free weights' - only another 3 months left on my contract ;-)
Tell your trainer that you're paying them and to show you what YOU WANT not what they think you want.
I understand what you are getting at here, but that's like telling your english tutor that you don't want to learn about sentence structure, just poetry. Technically, you're paying a trainer to help you get more fit and train you, not just do what you want.
That said, If you feel you need or want to switch to free weights, then by all means discuss it with your trainer, but just be prepared for them to continue to push you along the program they have designed.
ugh. this is why i assume every trainer is a twit until proven otherwise.0 -
Tell your trainer that you're paying them and to show you what YOU WANT not what they think you want.
I understand what you are getting at here, but that's like telling your english tutor that you don't want to learn about sentence structure, just poetry. Technically, you're paying a trainer to help you get more fit and train you, not just do what you want.
That said, If you feel you need or want to switch to free weights, then by all means discuss it with your trainer, but just be prepared for them to continue to push you along the program they have designed.
the problem here is that the trainer is flat out wrong. it's one thing to have disagreements about which particular program is best for a person as most of that is theoretical/anecdotal based. But a trainer that says that machines will prepare a client for using free weights is straight up smoking crack. It's indescribably wrong.0 -
good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does one primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
ooooo I want one!!!! I went pricing equipment yesterday. OUCH!!!
ETA; In the meantime, try this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12570-30-day-squat-challenge-march-20130 -
agreed squats. Although i don't feel in on my inner thighs even when i do squats, lunges, deads, etc.
The only thing that burns inbetween my thighs in the hip abductor machine.
Plié squats work my inner thigh0 -
I don't use the good girl/bad girl machines much because, but here's one opinion on them:
http://www.lift-run-bang.com/2011/04/gettin-sweaty-warming-up-on-squat-day.html0 -
Thanks guys, I thought maybe it was just me wanting to run before I can walk! It seems to be a standard thing at my gym - they really try to dissuade you from using freeweights unless you're a beefed up guy - there are seriously NO women in the freeweight area and I've heard the trainers telling other people that they prefer you to work with machines for at least 6 months before you try squats etc... Of course you 'can' do it, but if you do then its a bit silly (so they tell me). I'm going to put my foot down soon - I've been working out at home with NROLFW but would like to use the proper squat racks and will need bigger weights as I get stronger. It makes so much more sense to me to do compound lifts with freeweights than working with the machines all the time - although I do need to try those low squats for the inner thighs :-)0
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agreed squats. Although i don't feel in on my inner thighs even when i do squats, lunges, deads, etc.
The only thing that burns inbetween my thighs in the hip abductor machine.
Try a low-bar squat with your legs and feet at about 30 degree angles, and get your thighs below parallel. You'll feel it.
I am stealing this photo and posting it everywhere
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Thanks guys, I thought maybe it was just me wanting to run before I can walk! It seems to be a standard thing at my gym - they really try to dissuade you from using freeweights unless you're a beefed up guy - there are seriously NO women in the freeweight area and I've heard the trainers telling other people that they prefer you to work with machines for at least 6 months before you try squats etc... Of course you 'can' do it, but if you do then its a bit silly (so they tell me). I'm going to put my foot down soon - I've been working out at home with NROLFW but would like to use the proper squat racks and will need bigger weights as I get stronger. It makes so much more sense to me to do compound lifts with freeweights than working with the machines all the time - although I do need to try those low squats for the inner thighs :-)
How stupid. And discouraging. Can you fire your trainer and get another one? Geez....
I am one of several girls at my gym that hit the freeweights area. Regularly and HARD. We work out right alongside the guys, and honestly, we are respected for it...none of the guys care that we are there. We are talked to the same as the rest of the guys, we are all "part of the club" if you know what I mean.
I can't believe your trainer would discourage you from using freeweights. What an *kitten*~!!!0 -
Get a punch dummy and get to kicking him in the side. Holy hell- my trainer had me do that last night and that's the one muscle group that is sore. I don't know how many squats we did (A LOT) but my inner thighs is what hurts from that new move!0
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agreed squats. Although i don't feel in on my inner thighs even when i do squats, lunges, deads, etc.
The only thing that burns inbetween my thighs in the hip abductor machine.
Plié squats work my inner thigh
So agree on the plie squats...also do same type of thing on the leg press machine..point toes outwards so your heels form a "V"...squeeze together on the way up.....burns and aches the next day
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Did squats yesterday as part of SL 5x5...can feel it in quads, hams, abs, back, glutes, pretty much everywhere....really hard to sit down and stand up today....but it feels GREAT0
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good for your gym for not having that worthless piece of claptrap. you do not need four exercises (abduct, adduct, extend, curl) to work a muscle group that does one primary thing.
Look for this machine. It's all you gonna need.
you can thank me later
Ohhh!! That's a purty curl rack!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: 0
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