Form cues
- Keep spine neutral
- Move slowly
- Avoid bouncing
- Relax into stretch
Exercise
All Fours Groin Stretch
Hips, body weight
A floor stretch on hands and knees targeting the adductors and groin area.
Target: adductors. Also works: gluteus maximus, hamstrings.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Start on hands and knees (quadruped position).
- Slide knees apart, keeping shins and feet in line with knees.
- Lower hips toward the floor, maintaining a flat back.
- Move hips back gently until you feel a stretch in the groin.
- Hold the position and breathe deeply.
Common mistakes
- Arching lower back
- Letting feet come together
- Overstretching past comfort
Breathing
Breathe slowly and deeply throughout the stretch.
In the app, search for All Fours Groin Stretch and add it to a workout.