Standing Raised Leg Hip Adductor Stretch
Standing side-on to a box with one straight leg resting on it out to the side, lean the trunk over that leg; the inner thigh of the raised leg stretches.
How to do it
Setup
Standing side-on to a box about hip height, one straight leg resting on it out to the side, the standing foot pointing forward.
Steps
- Reach one hand along the raised leg and lean the trunk over it.
- Keep both legs straight and the hips facing forward until the inner thigh pulls.
- Hold and breathe, then lift the leg down and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Box higher than the hips allow: use a lower one until the inner thigh gives. Standing foot turning out: keep it pointing forward, knee straight. Rounding over the leg: lean from the hips with the back long.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
