Side Lying Groin Stretch
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the inner thighs.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Side Lying Groin Stretch
- Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.
- 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).
- 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.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Side Lying Groin Stretch
5 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Groin and Back Stretch
An intermediate compound mobility exercise that works the inner thighs.
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Lying Bent Leg Groin
An advanced mobility exercise that works the inner thighs.
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3
Side Leg Raises
A beginner mobility exercise that works the inner thighs, needing no equipment.
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4
Adductor/Groin
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the inner thighs.
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5
Groiners
An intermediate compound mobility exercise that works the inner thighs, needing no equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do side lying groin stretch work?
Side Lying Groin Stretch primarily works the inner thighs. The hamstrings assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for side lying groin stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for side lying groin stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Side Lying Groin Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Side Lying Groin Stretch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of side lying groin stretch?
Groin and Back Stretch, Lying Bent Leg Groin, Side Leg Raises train the same primary muscles and are listed with 2 more alternatives above.
How do I log side lying groin stretch in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the inner thighs on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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