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Which is the benefit of exercising the adductor muscles?

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Hip adductor.: I assume you mean a hip adductor. Adductors are important in helping with lateral motion and helps keep control of the thigh bone during exercise.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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