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Adductor Magnus

Adductor Magnus is the largest of the adductor muscles and with the gracilis muscle forms the long adductor group.

Origin (where it starts from)

Adductor head: Inferior ramus of pubis and ischial ramus
Hamstring head: Ischial tuberosity

Insertion (where it inserts into)

Adductor head: Gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera and proximal supracondylar line
Hamstring head: Adductor tubercle of the femur

Actions

Adductor head: Adducts and flexes hip
Hamstring head: Extends hip

Which nerve makes it move?

Adductor head: Obturator nerve
Hamstring head: Sciatic nerve

Everyday uses

Bringing your second leg into the car

How can I stretch it?

How can I strengthen it?

Hip adduction using body weight
Hip adduction using a resistance band
Inner thigh machine

Adductor Magnus

Ankle Supports

Wobble boards (UK)
Wobble boards (USA)

Knee supports and braces

Knee Supports (UK)
Supports & Braces (USA)

Speed & Agility

Instant Ice Packs

Cold Therapy

Cold Therapy (UK)
Cold Therapy (USA)

Arch support insoles

Insoles & Heelpads

Sports taping

Strapping & Taping

Compression Shorts

Freeze Sprays

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