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Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch.

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About this exercise

A seated floor stretch that targets the inner thigh muscles (adductors) and hamstrings by spreading the legs wide apart and leaning forward. It promotes hip flexibility and is a classic stretch for improving the range of motion in the groin.

How to Perform

  • Sit on the floor with your legs extended wide apart in a V shape
  • Keep your feet flexed with toes pointing upward
  • Sit tall with a straight back and neutral spine
  • Slowly lean forward from the hips, reaching your hands toward the floor in front of you
  • Keep your legs as straight as possible and avoid rounding the lower back
  • Hold the position for the desired duration, feeling the stretch along your inner thighs

Muscle Activation

Primary
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Common Mistakes

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About the Sitting Wide Leg Adductor Stretch

The Sitting Wide Leg Adductor 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.