Tight adductors all day long? How to stretch your inner thigh muscles

Summary by Krater

This video demonstrates a standing adductor stretch designed to target the inner thighs more effectively than traditional floor stretches by incorporating hip extension. The instructor provides step-by-step guidance on foot placement, pelvic tilt, and muscle engagement to ensure proper form and maximize stretch depth.

From the video

Answers: How do I stretch my adductor muscles effectively?

• adductor stretch
• inner thigh stretch
• hip extension
• pelvic tilt
• muscle control
• flexibility training

Exercises

• standing adductor stretch · bodyweight · 30 s to 1 min

What it concludes

• Standing adductor stretch puts the hips in extension while stretching the adductors, unlike traditional butterfly or pancake stretches.
• Keeping the knee straight during the stretch prevents the gracilis muscle from exiting the stretch position.
• Starting with 30 seconds to a minute per stretch is recommended for beginners, increasing duration as control and strength improve.