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Old 04-23-2008, 01:30 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sharsell119 View Post
Just curious... why have so many people said to stop using the adductor/abductor machines? I don't personally use them but I see the trainers at my gym having folks use them a lot.
You don't need special excercises to train your legs to stay open or closed (well, unless your name is Seirra and you went to my high school). Squats and deadlifts hit those muscles just fine. In terms of life function, how often are you opening or closing your legs against heavy resistance, vs. standing up, sitting down, picking up a heavy weight from the floor, etc.

The trainers at your gym suck.
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