Weaker adductor

koryodan · Post by **koryodan** » Jan 03, 2005 20:27

Hi,

Im just starting out using the Kurz stretching method.

Because of errors in my past training programmes I have predominantly used my right leg more than my left. Because of this I have a number of strength and endurance imbalances in all of my leg muscles.

The main problem I have is that the eccentric action in my right adductor when I go for a left roundhouse kick is really tense. On the alternate side this is the complete opposite. So I have a strong flexible left adductor and a weak inflexible right adductor. This really shows when I go for the splits.

Now I know one should not begin adductor flyes until they have the correct and general strength in the legs, abbs, back and hip flexor muscles, but are there any exercises that can be done in the meantime to try and balance my weaker adductor, while I strengthen these muscles in order to begin adductor flyes?

I had two ideas of how to do this:

1. To begin adductor pulldowns on the weak side with very low weight to try and balance the strength in both adductors.

2. To do an isometric stretch on the weaker side by tensing and then raising the leg with the weaker adductor upwards.

Would these ideas be premature at this point? Can anyone give me any idea on this? I am open for any other ideas people have? Have any other people experienced adductor imbalance?

Thanks

koryodan · Post by **koryodan** » Jan 03, 2005 20:28

Oh and just to add on an obvious point, I have been using my left leg more to try and build on this problem!

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Jan 04, 2005 06:29

Hi,
I think it would be a bad idea to concentrate on just one side as this could create imbalances itself.
The dynamic stretches should correct the problem of flexibility when kicking.For strength i would advise lunges in all directions and maybe the bungee cord kicking drills shown in "Power High Kicks..." dvd.

I found the bugee kick drills to be very beneficial as it creates strength in motion specific to the kicks you perform.

Dragon

wynnema · Post by **wynnema** » Jan 04, 2005 07:07

i dont think doing adductor flyes will be bad for you. An imbalance in strength would only be a problem in exercises such as leg curls where your stronger leg would take over. Because adductor flyes do not involve a large amount of resistance work it would be easy for you to keep strict form which would eventually equalise your strength.

If you feel that the imbalance is significant however, then adductor pull downs for the weak side is probably a good idea.

Also try using your left leg more for kicks. This will help