Standing groin stretch

STANDING GROIN STRETCH : WITH A TWIST!

This stretch helps to stretch the muscles of your inner legs as well as in the insides of your hips. You’ll also get a good hamstring stretch happening and with a bit of a twist at the end, you’ll open up through your chest and shoulders too.

STEP 1: Start by standing with your feet as wide apart as you can comfortably, being careful to keep your balance.
STEP 2: Push your bottom backwards and lean forwards at the torso. Continue to bend towards the ground as far as comfortable.
STEP 3: Now for the twist: Interlock your hands behind your bottom and then let your arms fall towards your head to get a nice stretch across your chest and shoulders.
STEP 4: If you can’t quite get your hands to reach together, or if it causes too much pressure on your shoulders, hold onto a towel between your hands instead (as shown in the photos).
STEP 5: Hold for 30 seconds and take some deep breaths.

This should feel like a nice stretch all the way up the back of your legs, into your groin and through your shoulders. It shouldn’t feel like increased pressure on your lower back, wrists or shoulder joints – if it does, stop that stretch and seek the advice of myself or another health professional.

Some tips: Don’t “bounce” this stretch, take it nice and slow. And just be careful not to apply too much pressure and keep it gentle! And remember to breathe deeply.

As always, check with me or a suitable health professional for advice if you’re not sure about which stretches are best for you personally.