Side Lying Groin Stretch

Side Lying Groin Stretch — Start position — Start position

Side Lying Groin Stretch — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: static

Muscles worked

adductors
hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

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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