Seated Groin Stretch
Description
This exercise involves sitting on the floor with the soles of your feet touching and pulling them towards your body to stretch the groin muscles. It helps improve flexibility and range of motion in the hips and lower back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Seated Groin Stretch Instructions
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
- Use your hands to gently pull your heels in towards your body until you feel a stretch in your groin area.
- Keep your back straight and try to relax your hips and thighs as you hold the stretch for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Release the stretch and repeat as desired.
Seated Groin Stretch Form & Visual
Seated Groin Stretch Benefits
- Increases flexibility in the groin and inner thigh muscles
- Improves range of motion in the hips
- Reduces tension and tightness in the lower body
- Can help alleviate lower back pain
- Can be modified for different levels of flexibility
Seated Groin Stretch Muscles Worked
- Adductor muscles
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
Seated Groin Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Groin Stretch
- Butterfly Stretch
- Wide-Legged Forward Fold
- Happy Baby Pose
- Reclining Bound Angle Pose
