Stretching

Side Lying Groin Stretch

The side lying groin stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your adductors, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Adductors
Also works
Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Side Lying Groin Stretch, starting position
Start
Side Lying Groin Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.
  2. Rest your head on your right hand or shoulder. Lift your left leg upward and hold it by the back of the knee (easier) or the foot (harder).
  3. Pull your left knee in toward your left shoulder and simultaneously press your foot or knee down to the floor. To intensify this stretch, straighten your left leg. Switch sides.

Alternatives to the side lying groin stretch

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