Form cues
- Keep both heels on floor
- Maintain upright torso
- Do not bounce
- Stretch slowly
Exercise
Standing Adductor Stretch
Hips, body weight
A static stretch targeting the inner thighs by lunging to the side and holding.
Target: adductors. Also works: hamstrings, gluteus maximus.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Stand wide with feet apart.
- Shift weight to one leg, bending at the knee.
- Keep the opposite leg straight and toes forward.
- Lean gently toward the bent knee for a deep inner thigh stretch.
- Hold, then switch to the other side.
Common mistakes
- Letting the heel lift
- Twisting hips
- Bending forward at the waist
Breathing
Breathe deeply and steadily while holding the stretch.
In the app, search for Standing Adductor Stretch and add it to a workout.