Adductor Stretch
Lying on the back with both legs raised straight, let them open into a wide V and draw them back together; the inner thighs stretch at the wide end.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back, arms out on the floor, both legs raised straight toward the ceiling.
Steps
- Let the legs open slowly into a wide V until the inner thighs stretch.
- Pause at the wide point with the lower back on the floor.
- Draw the legs back together and repeat.
Common mistakes
Legs dropping fast into the split: lower them slowly and stop at a pull. Lower back arching off the floor: press it down and open less. Knees bending as the legs open: keep them long and soft.
Breathing
Exhale as the legs open, inhale drawing them together.
