Froggy Half Stretch
Improve hip mobility with the Froggy Half Stretch! A simple, effective exercise for flexibility and releasing tension.
The Froggy Half Stretch mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the core, quads and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Froggy Half Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Adductors
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Froggy Half Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Froggy Half Stretch
Begin by getting down on all fours, with your hands placed under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Gently slide one knee out to the side, keeping the angle of your knee bent at around 90 degrees.
Lower the inside of your thigh and calf of the extended leg to the ground, with the inner edge of your foot flat against the floor.
Ensure your hips are square to the ground – they should not be tilting to one side.
Keep the opposite leg bent at the knee, with the leg directly underneath your hip for support.
Lower your forearms to the ground in front of you to increase the stretch if needed.
Hold the stretch for the desired time, breathing deeply and relaxing into it.
Release the stretch gently and repeat on the opposite side.
Note: Always perform stretching exercises within a comfortable range of motion to avoid injury. If you feel any sharp pain, stop the exercise immediately.
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Froggy Half Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Froggy Half Stretch work?
The Froggy Half Stretch mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the core, quads and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the hip adductors.
What equipment do you need for the Froggy Half Stretch?
None. The Froggy Half Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Froggy Half Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Froggy Walk, Froggy Pose Bolster, Froggy Squat into Forward Fold and Froggy Squat.
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