Fitness
Hip Abductor–Adductor Balance
Hip abductor–adductor balance levels the pelvis in skating—train both lateral hip muscles weekly, not adductors or abductors in isolation for months.
Hip abductor–adductor balance keeps the pelvis level during single-leg skating—weak abductors let the stance hip drop; weak adductors risk groin overload on wide pushes. Program both in the same week: band walks, side planks, and Copenhagen family drills.
Avoid months of abductor-only machines while skipping groin strength.
Common questions
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Can strong adductors alone fix hockey groin pain?
Adductors help but abductor weakness and load spikes still drive pain. Balance lateral hip work, manage ice volume, and deload when symptoms persist.
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