Adductor Stretch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
This exercise targets the inner thigh muscles by dynamically stretching the adductors. It involves a controlled leg split with engagement of core muscles to assist in stabilization. Primarily, it enhances flexibility and increases the range of motion in the hip adductors.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your legs extended upwards.
- Keep your arms by your sides for support.
- Slowly spread your legs apart, creating a V shape.
- Hold the stretched position briefly, focusing on the adductors.
- Bring your legs back together and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Adductor Brevis Adductor Longus Adductor Magnus Gracilis Pectineous
Secondary Obliques Rectus Abdominis