Adduction with grip tape

Add variety to your leg workout and shape your inner thighs with this effective adduction exercise.

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Preparation

You fix the sled at shin height in a slightly inclined position. Then you pull the handle strap through the loop.

Starting Position

You insert one foot slightly angled into the handle loops and take a stable stance on the ground with the other foot. Make sure that the distance to the handle is large enough so that the band remains under constant tension. Keep your upper body upright, build up body tension, and focus your gaze on the wall.

Execution

Slowly bring your leg in the loop towards the center, towards the supporting leg, and bring it back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Avoid any sideward movement with your upper body.

Muscles Used

Legs

Tip

If you lightly touch the wall, you will find better balance. Make sure to perform the exercise on both sides.

Please note

Please make sure to observe the respective limitation of the force level in the horizontal sled position - depending on the piston - as stated in the user manual.

What makes this exercise particularly effective?

Hip adduction with a handle strap specifically trains the inner thigh muscles through a controlled lateral movement, while keeping the torso stable and upright. The guided movement on the EISENHORN strenght station ensures safety and precision, making the exercise particularly effective for strengthening the hip adductors.

What effect does the exercise achieve?

Targeted activation of the adductors: Strong stimulation of the inner thigh muscles through controlled movement against resistance.
Stable posture: The upper body remains upright during the exercise, allowing full focus on the target muscles.
Improvement of balance and mobility: Supports functional stability in everyday life and during sports.
Precise progression: Intensity can be finely adjusted using the instantly adjustable resistance and guided execution.

How does this exercise fit into the Big 5 concept?

The Big 5 include the fundamental exercises: squat, deadlift, bench press, pull-up or lat pulldown, and shoulder press. Hip adduction with a resistance band complements this concept effectively:

Balanced strengthening: Strengthens the hip adductors—muscle groups often neglected—and helps correct muscular imbalances.
Core and hip stability: Well-developed inner thigh muscles contribute to strong trunk and hip control, essential for all Big Five movements.
Gentle progression: Thanks to the guided movement and adjustable resistance, the exercise at the EISENHORN fitness station allows controlled and safe strength development.