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Intermediate Groin Stretch

Intermediate Groin Stretch is a intermediate stretching exercise. It works the hamstrings.

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Main muscles
hamstrings

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with your legs extended. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg as far to the side as you can. This will be your starting position.
  2. Pull gently on the belt to create tension in your groin and hamstring muscles. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other side.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

Intermediate Groin Stretch: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin