The importance of the Adductor Magnus in Squatting: Part III - errors in form

In this series of blog posts fount at FunctionalAnatomyBLOG.com, Dr. Spina discusses the importance of the Adductor Magnus muscle in the execution of proper squats. Part I discussed the anatomy of the muscle; Part II discussed the mechanics of the lift and the usage of the Adductor Magnus; Part III discusses the result of problems with the structure on squatting form
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[@DrAndreoSpina]

One of the best ways to accomplish this is with 'positional isometric training' - Position yourself in the basement of a squat with an immovable amount of load on the pins and practice contracting 'through' the proximal add magnus region

[@Vladu666l]

Goblet squat in a deep squat

[@a1knowledgekahaniyan871]

Dr
Andreospia

[@w8lftr76]

I haven't thought of it this way before. I have always thought from the opposite side. I see alot of pts. w/ valgus knee with squat and when I manual muscle test them, their post. glute med. is significantly weak. Now I will make sure to pay closer attention to the adductors to see if they are also playing a role. The majority of the pts. are female and they are quad dominant. Derrick Eddy, M.D.

[@WisdomIsPrecious]

Can you please upload Parts 1 and 2?

[@ElliottJohnReid]

Thanks Andreo! Out of interest why do you pay more attention to Magnus, as opposed to Brevis or Longus? Is it the main player in the squat?

[@donnazitelli22]

Hi! What does it mean if my adductor magnus are sore after doing squats and sumo RDLS?

[@aussietro]

Probably the most important muscle if you want to run fasssst

[@brendangarofalo]

If the knee is pulling in, why wouldn't that be due to an inability of the Glute Med and Min to oppose the adducting force. I can't see how the adductors could adduct the femur if they're being equally opposed by the abductors. Could I get a clarification?

[@ivan0799]

I just noticed you asked this a year ago, oh well, I hope it helps :P

[@blonothanjano7008]

@@ivan0799 you are right.

[@JohnMolesworth]

Turn. Your. Volume. Up.

[@JesseGilbride]

I have the opposite issue: weak quads and overuse of adductors, leading to knee cave.

[@ericp1470]

I would make sure your glutes, especially the glute medius, are firing properly. I'd bet all my money that is your problem.

[@OGtrushalpatel]

damn bruh was this recorded on a brick?

[@Slippingaway86]

So how do i really hit the abductor magnus and the muscles jus below the buttock/upper inner thigh?

[@lankdup]

the abductor machine how else....

[@Qwerty_789]

Deep squats with feet pointed out and stance relatively wide

[@blonothanjano7008]

Deep squats

[@JesseGilbride]

Lowbar squats, feet turned out about 30° (depending on your personal anthropometry) and, as always, knees track over the feet the whole time.

[@macsmitty1171]

Poor guy. Looks like he’s skipped every leg day ever

[@reachhh212]

can't hear shit

[@odiexx]

Phone.