Side Lying Groin Stretch
How to do the Side Lying Groin Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Adductors
Hamstrings
Bodyweight
How to do the Side Lying Groin Stretch
- 1
Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.
- 2
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).
- 3
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.
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Every Side Lying Groin Stretch set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your adductors volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Side Lying Groin Stretch fits
The Side Lying Groin Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Side Lying Groin Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Side Lying Groin Stretch work?
The Side Lying Groin Stretch primarily works the Adductors. It also recruits the Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Side Lying Groin Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Side Lying Groin Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Side Lying Groin Stretch?
None. The Side Lying Groin Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Side Lying Groin Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?
The Side Lying Groin Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the adductors through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Side Lying Groin Stretch with correct form?
Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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