You might not think that the adductors—the muscles that run from your pelvic bone along your inner thighs and to your knees, and move the thigh inwards—do much when you run. But they also play an ...

“Adduction” refers to bringing parts of your body (in this case, your legs) toward your body’s midline. Think of adduction as “adding” a body part to your center. Your adductors consist of 5 muscles: ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you’re anything like me, your lower body and hips are perma-tight from sitting All. Day. Long.

Runners see a lot of different stretching poses, but are often confused on the best stretches to keep them healthy and ready for optimal performance. This ten-stretch program for runners was developed ...

There are certain words that instantly make you feel awkward, and “groin” is definitely one of them. Equally as awkward? Talking about uncomfortable groin pain. But to heal a pulled groin, you need to ...

When starting out on a workout schedule, many people complain of experiencing inner thigh soreness after squats. Well, when performed with sufficient intensity, squats can exert substantial demands on ...

A trainer explains why the abductor and adductor machines are actually worth your time and effort. Plus, how to fit them into your gym schedule. “I own a CrossFit gym, but there are certain machines ...

Oftentimes, your hip abductors are the reason why your hips feel so tight. These muscles start to tense up if you sit too long at work, overuse them during exercise, or if you have poor posture — ...

The frog stretch isn’t for everyone — trust me, it’s not a pose you want to force your body into without practice. However, I’ve got an alternative that I use with clients who don’t want to try the ...

If you've ever finished a difficult workout, you've likely had some postexercise pain. But inner-thigh pain that significantly affects your ability to walk could be a sign of a serious muscle injury.