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Exercise Comparison

Adductor/Groin vs Groin and Back Stretch

Adductor/Groin - starting position
Adductor/Groin - ending position
Adductor/Groin
intermediate·None
Groin and Back Stretch - starting position
Groin and Back Stretch - ending position
Groin and Back Stretch
intermediate·None·compound

Side-by-Side

Adductor/Groin
VS
Groin and Back Stretch
intermediate
Level
intermediate
None
Equipment
None
N/A
Mechanic
compound
static
Force
static
Stretching
Category
Stretching
adductors
Primary
adductors
None
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

adductors

Instructions

Adductor/Groin

1

Lie on your back with your feet raised towards the ceiling.

2

Have your partner hold your feet or ankles. Abduct your legs as far as you can. This will be your starting position.

3

Attempt to squeeze your legs together for 10 or more seconds, while your partner prevents you from doing so.

4

Now, relax the muscles in your legs as your partner pushes your feet apart, stretching as far as is comfortable for you. Be sure to let your partner know when the stretch is adequate to prevent overstretching or injury.

Groin and Back Stretch

1

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet together.

2

Interlock your fingers behind your head. This will be your starting position.

3

Curl downwards, bringing your elbows to the inside of your thighs. After a brief pause, return to the starting position with your head up and your back straight. Repeat for 10-20 repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the adductors. Adductor/Groin is a intermediate exercise using none, while Groin and Back Stretch is intermediate and uses none.

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