Published August 21, 2026

Side Lying Groin Stretch

A beginner stretch for the adductors. Needs no equipment.

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Steps

  1. 1

    Set up

    Start off by lying on your right side and bend your right knee in front of you to stabilize the torso.

  2. 2

    Perform the movement

    Rest your head on your right hand or shoulder. Lift your left leg upward and hold it by the back of the knee (easier) or the foot (harder).

  3. 3

    Finish the set

    Pull your left knee in toward your left shoulder and simultaneously press your foot or knee down to the floor. To intensify this stretch, straighten your left leg. Switch sides.