About this exercise
A floor stretch targeting the inner thigh adductor muscles. Spreading the legs wide and hinging forward from the hips creates a lengthening tension along the inner thigh, improving hip mobility and flexibility.
Inner Thigh Stretch
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Inner Thigh Stretch.
EasyInner thighs
How to Perform
- Sit on the floor and spread your legs as wide as comfortably possible
- Sit tall and hinge forward from the hips, keeping your back straight
- Reach your hands toward the floor between your legs
- Hold the stretch for 20–30 seconds, feeling the tension along your inner thighs
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat
Muscle Activation
Primary
Inner thighs
About the Inner Thigh Stretch
The Inner Thigh Stretch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
