THE ROLE OF THE ADDUCTOR MAGNUS IN HIP EXTENSION

Takahashi, K., Tozawa, H., Kawama, R., & Wakahara, T. (2025). Redefining muscular action: human “adductor” magnus is designed to act primarily for hip “extension” rather than adduction in living young individuals. Journal of Applied Physiology , 138 (4), 1088-1099.

By Joe DeLeo

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The adductor magnus is a large muscle in the thigh traditionally understood to be primarily involved in hip adduction. This investigation delves into the actual functional design of this muscle in living young individuals, exploring its potential role in movement.

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