Chronic overuse, especially in runners or wide-stance squatters, can lead to tendinopathy at the ischial tuberosity or adductor tubercle. Pain worsens with activity and eases with rest.
| Feature | Adductor Longus | Adductor Brevis | Adductor Magnus | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Size | Medium | Small | Largest | | Innervation | Obturator nerve | Obturator nerve | Obturator + Tibial | | Primary action | Adduction, Flexion | Adduction | Adduction, Extension | | Crosses knee? | No | No | Yes (Hamstring part) | | Role in squat | Minor | Minor | Major (extensor) | adductor magnus muscle
Given its dual role, the adductor magnus requires both isometric (for stability), eccentric (for injury prevention), and concentric (for strength) training. | No | No | Yes (Hamstring part)