If you are a runner, a sprinter, or a powerlifter, this muscle is vital.
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Lunging allows for a deep stretch of the adductor magnus, forcing the hamstring portion to contribute to the "push back" to a standing position.
Because of its unique orientation and nerve supply, the hamstring portion of the adductor magnus acts more like a hip extensor than a hip adductor. 1. Powerful Hip Extension