Learning how to stretch your inner thighs is imperative for mobility and inner thigh flexibility.
Here, trainers explain why.
with theseneck and shoulder stretches!
), the same cant be said for the inner thighs.
Seriously, when were you taught how to stretch your inner thighs?
Probably a long time ago (like in grade school), if at all.
But first: Why should you stretch your inner thighs?
In fact, theyre more of a hush-hush muscle group that often gets overlooked.
More on that, in a bit.
Wait, which muscles are worked during inner thigh stretches?
Your inner thighs arent a single standalone muscle.In reality, five different muscles are at play.
(FYI: Thisinner thigh abductor workoutmight just be your saving grace.)
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When your stability is in check (hello,stability exercises!
), youre better able to prevent injury.
Who knowsyou could save yourself from a sprained ankle, or worse.
You want the stretching you do to be beneficialnot wind up hurting you or making existing problems any worse.
Stretching allows our body to tolerate deeper levels of neural discomfort.
What precautions should you take when stretching your inner thighs?
Before giving you a cheat sheet on the best inner thigh muscle exercises, lets talk precautions.
While its never fun to pull a muscle, over-stretching an inert high muscle can feel particularly debilitating.
Additionally, she says to let your breath guide you while sinking into each stretch.
Use your breath to get into a deeper stretch by exhaling and sinking slightly deeper, she explains.
Also, verify you arent holding your breath during the static stretches.
Overall, Germugasays to listen to your body.
Never force yourself to hold a stretch or go to a depth thats painful, she emphasizes.
Proceed slowly, as well, to allow adequate time for the body to offer feedback.
What are the best stretches for inner thighs?
While there are many different stretches, Giordano has a few he prefers above all others.
These options will allow you to stretch your inner thighs safely and provide all the benefits of doing so.
Here are his step-by-step instructions on how to do each of the inner thigh stretches properly.
Frogger stretch
2.
Kneeling adductor stretch
3.
Half-kneeling adductor dips
FAQ
1.
How often should I stretch my inner thighs?
No need to go wild with it, though.
Even just five minutes of stretching morning and night can keep your muscles feeling warm and limber.
Can inner thigh stretches improve overall flexibility?
As Schemper revealed above, inner thigh stretches canincrease flexibility in your hips, core, and lower body.
How long should I hold an inner thigh stretch?
If its a dynamic stretch, you shouldnt hold it.
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