What a some exercises which can increase size for quads, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius+soleus?
Both direct hip abductor and adductor work can be considered optional on a full body workout. Exercising these muscles will not melt away fat in the hip area as Susan Summers has suggested on her exercise commercials. As explained earlier, exercising these smaller muscles may not significantly increase the metabolism. The adductor muscles could be consider a moderately sized muscle but it can also be exercised during quad/glute exercises with a wider stance. The gluteus medius and minimus is only worked with hip abductor work. The tensor fasciae latae is exercise during standing hip abductor exercises but not during seated abductor movement. The tensor fasciae latae can be exercised on hip flexion movement like leg raises or sit-ups. I only recommend working direct hip adductor exercises on a full body workout when the individual engages in a sport that may benefit from lateral motion or when these muscles may be particularly weak. The gluteus medius and minimus are involved in hip sta
