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Inner Thigh Stretches

by Taylor Tollison

The inner thigh muscles are also commonly known as the groin or hip adductor muscles.

Purpose: Increase flexibility in the adductor muscles. These muscles are used in daily common movements like walking, running, jumping, bicycling, skating and more.

The inner thigh muscles should be stretched as part of a daily whole body flexibility routine.

How to: There are a few ways to increase flexibility in this area. Following you will find two specific static stretching methods. The butterfly and side step and stretch are the main focus of this article.

Butterfly Stretch

Exercise Description:
Butterfly Stretch
Classification:
Static Stretching
Instructions:
1. Perform exercise as seen in the image to the left. Because this is a static stretching exercise once you feel the stretch do not move.  Hold it for a count of 20-30 seconds and repeat 1-3 times.

2.Do not slouch when doing the butterfly, Keep your back straight. For added intensity push the elbows down on the knees and pull your feet closer to your body.
Side Step and Stretch

Exercise Description:
Side Step and Stretch
Classification:
Static Stretch
Instructions:
1. With your hands on your waist, step to your left or right. If you step to your left with your left leg, you will be stretching the trail leg-the right leg. Keep your toes pointed forward and your back straight.  Again, do not slouch.

2. After stepping out lower yourself down towards the ground like you are doing a side lunge. Do this slowly until you feel the stretch. For more flexible individuals you may need make a bigger step to the side.
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