Hominin · exercise
Lying Bent Leg Groin
Lying Bent Leg Groin is a expert stretching exercise. It works the adductors.
expertotherstatic movementstretching
- Main muscles
- adductors
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and the soles of the feet pressed together. Have your partner hold your knees. This will be your starting position.
- Attempt to squeeze your knees together, while your partner prevents any movement from occurring.
- After 10-20 seconds, relax your muscles as your partner gently pushes your knees towards the floor. Be sure to inform your helper when the stretch is adequate to prevent injury or overstretching.
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Similar exercises
- Side Lying Groin Stretch · other, beginner
- Adductor/Groin · other, intermediate
- Groin and Back Stretch · other, intermediate
- Side Leg Raises · body only, beginner
- Adductor · foam roll, intermediate
- Groiners · body only, intermediate
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).