this video is incredible. a lot of videos isolate muscle parts, especially the glutes from abs but this video focuses on the bigger picture of hip balance
One of the best videos and explanations I have watched/listened to regarding basic overall core mechanics! I appreciate the simple but well explained description of how the adductors affect the stability and function of hip/pelvic/lumbar spine movement. I own a therapeutic Pilates and functional movement studio and deal with a lot various issues in my clients' bodies as well as my own, so I am aware that you're a gem versus the tons of garbage on here. Well done and many thanks for excellent information!
Great explanation. I really prefer these type of videos where you explain the function and relationships to other areas while giving little tips on maybe fixing the issues. I can't stand getting a full explanation with zero direction towards a solution 👍
vids like that seem to be about selling something. this feels more like anatomy and physiology studies, as well as body mechanics. if it points to the weak muscles, you can still look into what might best do that. the other vids feel like "here's the solution but you can't have it." i don't even have this particular issue, but i want to learn about all the relational muscles and pairings. (so i feel you. zero solution stuff drives me nuts. literally just came off of one of those.)
amazing presentation. felt like i was back in class, but with one of the really good and motivating instructors that just opens up a world of knowledge, everything clicking and making sense. damn good delivery, visuals, and explanation. 💯
Great video and very helpful! I'm pretty sure Ive got the weak butt syndrome going on and have been going to pilates to hit all of those areas. I've also noticed through yoga my adductors are very tight. It all adds up!
You can tell how all of the videos you have made have also taught you how to deliver things simply to people in a way they understand. I have watched a ton of your videos and learned alot about my body. This video may be the most important. The way you talked about it was super eye opening. Thank you. One more question. Tight adductors that do all the work get weak from always firing still right? Also when i release the trigger points i feel my entire pelvic floor open. It is a cool sensation honestly. Lol.
Thank you so much for your kind words 😘 Often when I see a tight muscle, its actually a weak muscle - so often we need to look at other muscles and the position of the pelvis to help support the pelvis and take all of the pressure off of the weak muscle.
Thank you so much for this video!:) I used to swim frequently and at some point I started breathing only on my right-side, while doing crawl stroke. It is about 12 years later now and I have noticed my arm/abs/hip/glute on the left side are much stronger while my right-side is tighter/weaker with very little hip stability. I have noticed a hip drop, especially while walking/jogging. I would really appreciate any exercise recommendations you might have? I love how you explained how the different parts of the body work together in this video, it has been very helpful!!😊
Hi! - that is a great observation! so hard to say without seeing you - You can check out and see if anyone who has taken my courses is near you! www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-graduate-map/
I have watched this so many times. So informative. I’ve had weak adductors since giving birth 34 years ago. Now episodes of glute medius and bursitis issues. I can’t find the right balance of exercises. You mention lateral abdominal strength, do you have a video for this please?
Thank you so much for your comment! I am so glad that you liked the video! I would find someone to work with you in person! Having someone watch you move and be able to touch muscles etc is so valuable! Follow this link to find someone near you! www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-directory/
What an informative video! After multiple doctor visits, X ray and ultrasound, no one could figure out why was i having pain in my inner thigh and the outer side of my hip.... this video explains it very well. I was worried that it was a labral tear or onset of osteoarthritis. I feel much better after watching this. Now the next question is, can you suggest any exercises or stretches to fix this problem?
Good information..mine are short,cant externally rotate much,interferes with walking...I know glute strengthening is the answer,can see why now... Thanks.
Amazing video! I am taking kinesiology major in college and even here professors and books not giving that info that give you! I have a trick question) As a result of that video, we can say that our adductors are almost our antagonist to core muscles in the gait, right?
Wonder if you have a video that shows the type exercises to strengthen the muscles mentioned. Ive always had a weak left abductor and i think this video showed exactly what I need. I play soccer and stretching before and after games simply isnt cutting it. Thank you!! This video ans knowledge really going to change my life i feel it.
ok so my question is-- I thought I had an adductor issue but I can absolutely sit cross legged and can even get my knees all the way to the floor when my feet are pressed together in a "butterfly" position. however, when I sit with my straight legs in a V shape, the angle is EXTREMELY acute, especially on my right side where I have an enormous amount of pain whenever I try and stretch it. if my left knee is bent and I try to straighten my right leg with the right foot parallel (toes and heel on the floor) it hurts a LOT more than if the foot was turned up or out. HELP?? I'm so confused and I've been trying to stretch every day but it feels like nothing is helping.
Oh no! This must be so frustrating! I would find someone to work with you in person! Follow this link to find one of my Pelvis Pro grads near you. www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pelvis-pro-directory/
ironically i came here researching something different - tight/weak hip flexors. kinda always new this was a thing for me. but starting to try and learn hacky sack (soccer would do this too) just bouncing it off my knee a few times and it's like that's all i got. like WAY weak wth. so, looking at your explanation, it's kind of lining up with some other stuff. i have multiple imbalances like this i think. my sternocleidomastoid has *always* been tight as HELL and i almost passed out when a massage therapist asian lady grabbed onto it to "loosen it up" and i think the whole damn THING must be a trigger point. it was horrific. then, i've been looking into *anterior pelvic tilt,* which i have - curving the back in and the belly out. contributes to bad posture. and that turns out to be weak abs and putting pressure on lower back, and erector spinae are tight. (situps always would hit my back and never abs. apparently this makes sense with APT). so for that, planks seem to cover a lot. glutes i was going to work on all three just to make sure when i fixed the APT, i didn't get 'flat butt'. however, those being weak seem to not only contribute to the *hip flexors* issue but also (from your video) the *adductors.* all this to say, coming from an original major that was heavy in A&P, and having a large interest know in exercise science, muscle movement, pairs, groups, and also physical therapy... *this was eye-opening in a way a lot of texts or even some specialized books just didn't hit.* (i'll leave one book out of that because it's been pretty damn helpful. called: *"Strength Training Anatomy" by Frederic Delavier.* the diagram showing this condition versus what gets called swayback was just illuminating. but also showing particular exercises, what muscles are targeted and commentary on weaknesses, pain, form, etc.) so, thank you, i'll be going through a lot of your vids now. : )
Very helpful. I'm a little puzzled why one the side there is tight adductors and weak glute med causes hip hike. I get the weak glute med not we much the tight adductors.
I notice my abductors get tight when I wear tight jeans with a saggy crotch. This also put my posture in a forward position. But on the weekend when I’m wearing shorts they start to open up again. They also open up if I do squats or lunges
I’ve been having really bad tight back pain for months now .. 23 years old. I’ve been stretching everything except the abductor and also getting back at working out the abs and legs. My abductor seems pretty tight.. is this a cause for my back pain?
Possibly - its really hard to say without seeing you move - I would see someone in person - You can check out this for someone who has taken my courses. www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-graduate-map/
Were you reading my mind. Just last week I had a client ask me about this and today you popped into my inbox. She was complaining of tight inner thighs and guess what...she hates working on her core. I'm sharing this video with her so she hears it from the expert and then maybe she'll listen 🤪 ???
maybe - its hard to know without seeing you move - follow this link to find someone who has taken my PCES course! - www.coreexercisesolutions.com/pces-directory/
So.., curious if there is'nt any role of Rectus abdominis in this?? (Assuming tight adductors pull pelvis more in sagital than frontal or transverse plane)
Hi, can tight adductors cause a tight iliopsoas, or vice versa? Both are tight for me and my lack of hip internal rotation is quite poor probably due to sitting down for long hours. There is also a popping sound when I raise my legs up and down. Thanks for your help.
Try out these videos - and explore what might be happening at your hips. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SuyBBz4jdvA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_BCne8SMKCA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cw3ysSQ-BOE.html
I don't think it needs to be an exact one to one ratio. That would even be especially hard to test since testing can be skewed by muscle learning and coordination anyway. But, that said. You do want strong adductors and strong abductors. I wouldn't worry over trying to find a very specific one to one ratio though.
spine erectors are getting overly sore while training the glute medius in isolation. Is there a way around this, I feel the soreness with inhales and it's very uncomfortable.
I’ve gotten strong at the machine in the gym. I’ve actually ran out of pins to load the machine, I can lift the maximum 92.5kg for 10-15 reps for 2-3 sets. Is there a chance I’ve caused some imbalance or tightness in my pelvic floor with this exercise? Thank you for your your time!
