Adductor brevis

Schematic anatomy
Deep layerAdductor brevis

Legs

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Quadriceps

Rectus femorisVastus lateralisVastus medialisVastus intermedius

Hamstrings

Biceps femorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosus

Glutes

Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusGluteus minimus

Adductors

Adductor longusAdductor brevisAdductor magnusGracilisPectineus

Hip flexors

Psoas majorIliacusTensor fasciae lataeSartorius

Hip rotators

PiriformisObturator internusObturator externusSuperior gemellusInferior gemellusQuadratus femoris

Calves

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Shins & ankles

Tibialis anteriorTibialis posteriorFibularis longus & brevisExtensor digitorum longusExtensor hallucis longusFlexor digitorum longusFlexor hallucis longus

Feet

Abductor hallucisFlexor hallucis brevisAdductor hallucisFlexor digitorum brevisQuadratus plantaeFoot interossei & lumbricalsAbductor digiti minimiExtensor digitorum & hallucis brevis
Movement guide

Adductor brevis

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A shorter, deeper adductor beneath adductor longus.

01

Ball adductor squeeze

Hip adduction · Soft ball

Also works

Adductor longus and magnus, gracilis, pectineus

How to perform

Lie with knees bent and a soft ball between them. Squeeze gently, then release fully.

Keep breathing; avoid forceful squeezing or holding your breath.

Example volume · 2 sets × 6–10 holds of 3–5 sec

Referenceswww.orthoinfo.org

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