In Back Extension #4 Adductor Squeeze, what is the primary focus of the movement?

In Back Extension #4 Adductor Squeeze, what is the primary focus of the movement?

• A. Abdominal crunch and spinal flexion
• B. Heels together or legs positioned to squeeze inner thighs; focus on adductors, glutes, and abdominal support
• C. Pectoral engagement with arm presses
• D. Calf raises for ankle stability

Answer: (B)

This movement centers on activating the inner thigh muscles (adductors) by squeezing the legs together, while the glutes help with hip extension and the abdomen stays braced to stabilize the spine. The cue to bring the heels together or legs to squeeze creates deliberate adductor engagement that supports pelvic stability and controls the back extension, keeping the spine neutral rather than flexing or rounding. This focused combination—adductors plus glutes with abdominal support—is what sets this variation apart. The other options describe actions (crunching with spinal flexion, chest-focused pressing, or calf-focused work) that don’t target the intended adductor-driven stabilization during a back extension.

This movement centers on activating the inner thigh muscles (adductors) by squeezing the legs together, while the glutes help with hip extension and the abdomen stays braced to stabilize the spine. The cue to bring the heels together or legs to squeeze creates deliberate adductor engagement that supports pelvic stability and controls the back extension, keeping the spine neutral rather than flexing or rounding. This focused combination—adductors plus glutes with abdominal support—is what sets this variation apart. The other options describe actions (crunching with spinal flexion, chest-focused pressing, or calf-focused work) that don’t target the intended adductor-driven stabilization during a back extension.