Stretching

Groin and Back Stretch

The groin and back stretch is an intermediate stretching exercise for your adductors, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Adductors
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Groin and Back Stretch, starting position
Start
Groin and Back Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet together.
  2. Interlock your fingers behind your head. This will be your starting position.
  3. Curl downwards, bringing your elbows to the inside of your thighs. After a brief pause, return to the starting position with your head up and your back straight. Repeat for 10-20 repetitions.

Alternatives to the groin and back stretch

Adductor/Groin Body weight Groiners Body weight Side Leg Raises Body weight Side Lying Groin Stretch Body weight Adductor Foam roll Lying Bent Leg Groin Other