Copenhagen Hip Adductor
Why This Exercise
An absolute non-negotiable in European elite football. Groin injuries are incredibly common in the sport, and this exercise is proven to build massive eccentric strength in the inner thigh while demanding elite trunk control. It is a pure injury-prevention powerhouse.
Coaching Cues
- Keep your body in a perfectly straight line from your shoulders to your feet.
- Drive the bottom leg firmly up into the bench or support and keep your hips elevated.
- Move with control and do not allow your hips to rotate or drop toward the floor.