Standing Hip Adduction Stretch

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch

Description

This exercise involves standing and bringing one leg across the body to stretch the hip adductor muscles. It can help improve flexibility and mobility in the hips.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.
  2. Lift your right leg off the ground and bring it across your body, placing your right ankle on your left thigh.
  3. Slowly lower your body down towards your left leg, keeping your back straight and your hips level.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling a stretch in your right hip.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch Form & Visual

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch Benefits

  • Improves hip mobility and flexibility
  • Strengthens hip muscles
  • Improves balance and stability
  • Can help alleviate lower back pain
  • Can be done anywhere without equipment

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch Muscles Worked

  • Inner thigh muscles (adductors)
  • Gluteus medius
  • Tensor fasciae latae

Standing Hip Adduction Stretch Variations & Alternatives

  • standing-hip-abduction-stretch
  • seated-hip-adduction-stretch
  • lying-hip-adduction-stretch
  • standing-hip-crossover-stretch
  • seated-hip-crossover-stretch