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Adductors

Side Lying Groin Stretch

Side Lying Groin Stretch (Start)Side Lying Groin Stretch (End)

A floor stretch for the inner thighs in which you lie on your side with the top leg lifted and supported.

Primary musclesAdductors
Secondary musclesHamstrings

Setup

  1. 1Lie on your side on a mat with your bottom leg bent for balance.
  2. 2Support your head with your arm.
  3. 3Bring your top leg out to the side.

How to perform

  1. 1Lift your top leg and hold it with your hand, or rest it on a bench or wall, keeping it straight.
  2. 2Let the leg move gently outward until you feel a stretch along the inner thigh.
  3. 3Keep your hips stacked and your lower back relaxed.
  4. 4Hold for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides.

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