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Seated Groin Stretch

The seated groin stretch sits you tall with your feet wide and lets your knees fall open.

Mobility & Flexibility

What this exercise does

The seated groin stretch sits you tall with your feet wide and lets your knees fall open. It lengthens the inner thighs and hips.

At a glance

Muscles worked
Inner Thighs, Hips
Experience
Beginner
Equipment
No Equipment

How to do it

  1. Sit tall in a chair near the front edge. Place your feet wide with your knees falling out.
  2. Put your hands on your thighs.
  3. Sit tall and gently lean forward from the hips.
  4. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
  5. Sit back up slowly.

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back.
  • Pushing on the knees.
  • Holding your breath.

Make it easier or harder

Make it easier

Bring your feet closer together.

Make it harder

Lean further forward with a flat back.

Keep it safe

Keep the stretch mild. Skip it if you have had hip surgery unless cleared.

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