Whether you want to squat 500 lbs, run a marathon without knee pain, or simply get off the toilet gracefully when you are 80, you need a healthy Adductor Magnus.
If you have tried everything for your low back (stretching the hamstrings, strengthening the glutes) and nothing works, release your Adductor Magnus. Use a lacrosse ball on the inner thigh, about 3 inches down from your crotch on the inside back of the leg. Roll that for 2 minutes. Many people experience immediate relief in their lumbar spine. The Adductor Magnus is a testament to the complexity of the human body. It defies simple categories. It isn't just a "groin muscle" nor just a "hip extensor." It is the bridge between your frontal plane (side-to-side) and your sagittal plane (front-to-back) movement. adductor magnus muscle
So, the next time you are in the gym, skip the leg extension machine. Set up a wide stance. Hinge deep. And give a silent nod to the massive, forgotten giant on the inside of your thigh. Whether you want to squat 500 lbs, run