Exercise
Side Lying Groin Stretch
Also known as: side lying adductor stretch, lateral hip stretch, inner thigh stretch on side
Side Lying Groin Stretch is a isolation exercise for the adductors. Main target: adductors. Also works: biceps femoris. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.
- Rest your head on your right hand or shoulder. Lift your left leg upward and hold it by the back of the knee (easier) or the foot (harder).
- Pull your left knee in toward your left shoulder and simultaneously press your foot or knee down to the floor. To intensify this stretch, straighten your left leg. Switch sides.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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