Standing Leg Up Adductor Stretch
Standing upright with one straight leg resting out to the side on a low stool; the inner thigh of the raised leg stretches without leaning over it.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a low stool, one straight leg out to the side with the heel on it, hands on the hips.
Steps
- Stand tall on the supporting leg, its toes forward.
- Shift the hips a little away from the stool until the raised leg's inner thigh stretches.
- Hold and breathe; step the leg down before switching sides.
Common mistakes
Support too high for the hips: pick a height where both legs stay straight. Standing knee bending: keep it straight but soft. Leaning over the raised leg: that is the deeper box version; here the trunk stays upright.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
