Exercise

Groiners

Also known as: frog jumps, groiner stretch, plank to squat jumps

Groiners — position 1Groiners — position 2

Groiners is a compound exercise for the adductors. Main target: adductors. Also works: biceps femoris and gluteus maximus. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStretching

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Begin in a pushup position on the floor. This will be your starting position.
  2. Using both legs, jump forward landing with your feet next to your hands. Keep your head up as you do so.
  3. Return to the starting position and immediately repeat the movement, continuing for 10-20 repetitions.

Similar exercises

Groin and Back Stretch
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Adductor/Groin
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Lateral Bound
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Side Lying Groin Stretch
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Carioca Quick Step
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Copenhagen Plank
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Alternatives with other equipment

Adductor
Foam roll
Adductors
Lateral Box Jump
Other
Adductors
Cable Hip Adduction
Cable
Adductors
Thigh Adductor
Machine
Adductors
Plie Dumbbell Squat
Dumbbell
Vastus lateralisRectus femorisGluteus maximus
Barbell Deadlift
Barbell
Lower backGluteus maximusBiceps femoris
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