An injury to the Hamstring part of the Adductor Magnus can mimic a standard hamstring strain, causing pain deep in the back of the thigh or
This is where the "split personality" becomes clear: adductor magnus muscle
For powerlifters and weightlifters, the adductor magnus is a forgotten hero. During a low-bar back squat, as the hip flexes deeply, the hamstring portion of the adductor magnus is placed under extreme stretch and tension. It helps drive the hips forward out of the "hole" (the bottom position). A torn adductor magnus is a common injury in lifters who descend too fast without proper bracing. An injury to the Hamstring part of the
The adductor magnus muscle has several important functions: A torn adductor magnus is a common injury
The hamstring portion helps the glutes and hamstrings extend the hip, especially when the hip is already flexed (like coming out of the bottom of a deep squat).