Close Gate
The Close Gate mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the core, quads and hip abductors (outer thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Close Gate Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Adductors
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Tensor (tensor fasciae latae)
How to do the Close Gate
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands firmly on your hips for balance.
Engage your core and lift your right knee up and out to the side.
Smoothly sweep your right leg inward across the front of your body toward the left side.
Control the movement as you return your foot back down to the starting position.
Repeat the movement on the opposite side, alternating legs with each repetition.
Close Gate FAQs
What muscles does the Close Gate work?
The Close Gate mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the core, quads and hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the hip adductors.
What equipment do you need for the Close Gate?
None. The Close Gate is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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