Exercise Comparison
Adductor/Groin vs Side Lying Groin Stretch
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Side Lying Groin Stretch
Instructions
Adductor/Groin
Lie on your back with your feet raised towards the ceiling.
Have your partner hold your feet or ankles. Abduct your legs as far as you can. This will be your starting position.
Attempt to squeeze your legs together for 10 or more seconds, while your partner prevents you from doing so.
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.
Side Lying Groin Stretch
Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.
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).
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.
Verdict
Both exercises target the adductors. Adductor/Groin is a intermediate exercise using none, while Side Lying Groin Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Side Lying Groin Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Adductor/Groin for a greater challenge.