Adductor/Groin

What it is

This exercise employs a partner to facilitate an isometric hold and a passive stretch for your inner thigh muscles. You lie on your back with your legs extended towards the ceiling. Your partner will gently guide your legs through a resistance phase and a deep, controlled stretch. It primarily targets your adductor muscles, enhancing flexibility and strength in your groin region.

Technique tips

• Communicate clearly with your partner to prevent overstretching.
• Keep your lower back flat on the floor throughout the movement.
• Actively engage your adductor muscles during the isometric squeeze.
• Breathe deeply and steadily, especially as the stretch deepens.
• Guide your partner to only stretch to a point of comfortable tension.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.