Overview
How to do it
- 1
Starting Position
Lie on your back with your legs together and lifted toward the ceiling. Keep your hips pressed firmly into the floor.
- 2
Stretching Movement
Open your legs slowly out to the sides until you reach a comfortable range, and feel the stretch through your inner thighs. Stay here for 10-15 seconds and keep your breathing steady.
- 3
Return to Starting Position
Bring your legs back together with control, then return to the starting position.
- 4
Repetitions
Perform the stretch for 2-4 repetitions, and rest briefly between rounds if you need to.
Form tips & common mistakes
Keep your hips anchored to the floor throughout the movement.
Move slowly and with control to maximize the stretch and engage the muscles effectively.
Breathe deeply and steadily throughout the exercise.
If you feel discomfort or strain, reduce the range of motion or stop the exercise.
Muscles worked
Adductor Magnus، Adductor Longus، Adductor Brevis، Pectineus، Gracilis، Obturator externus، Hip flexor، Piriformis، Gluteus Maximus، Gluteus Medius and minimus، Hamstring
