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Standing adductor stretch

This exercise stretches the hip adductor muscles of the inner thigh. [ID: standing_adductor]

Instructions

First time: Hold the stretch for 10 seconds or more

Ready, set, stretch:

1. Stand with legs apart and shift weight to one side (lateral lunge position) until a stretch is felt in the inner thigh of the target leg
2. Rotate your hips and draw in the abdominals; hold for 10 seconds (or more)
3. Repeat on other side

Little help

Video: demo by NASM, www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzHUoWs0maQ

Image source: NASM, nasm.org