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Intermediate Groin Stretch

How to do the Intermediate Groin Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

IsolationOtherIntermediateStatic
Primary muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary

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Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Intermediate Groin Stretch

  1. 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. 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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FAQ

Intermediate Groin Stretch: common questions

What muscles does the Intermediate Groin Stretch work?

The Intermediate Groin Stretch primarily works the Hamstrings.

Is the Intermediate Groin Stretch suitable for beginners?

The Intermediate Groin Stretch is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

Is the Intermediate Groin Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?

The Intermediate Groin Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the hamstrings through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Intermediate Groin Stretch with correct form?

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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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