Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch
Description
This exercise involves sitting with your legs spread wide apart and stretching your adductor muscles by leaning forward and reaching towards your feet. It helps to improve flexibility and mobility in the hips and groin area.
Equipment Required
Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch Instructions
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
- Slowly spread your legs as wide as you can while keeping your knees straight.
- Place your hands on the floor in front of you and slowly walk them forward, bending at the waist.
- Continue walking your hands forward until you feel a stretch in your inner thighs.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- Slowly walk your hands back towards your body and bring your legs back together.
Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch Form & Visual
Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch Benefits
- Stretches the adductor muscles in the inner thighs
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the hips and groin area
- Relieves tension and tightness in the lower body
- Can help alleviate lower back pain and improve posture
- Can be modified for different levels of flexibility and comfort
Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch Muscles Worked
- Inner thigh muscles (adductors)
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Wide Leg Adductor Stretch
- Seated Butterfly Stretch
- Deep Squat Hold
- Sumo Squat Hold
- Side Lunge Stretch
- Wall Sit with Leg Abduction
- Single Leg Frog Stretch
- Seated Straddle Stretch
- Happy Baby Pose
- Reclined Bound Angle Pose
