Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach
Improve flexibility! Stretch your hamstring & groin with this kneeling reach. Perfect for warm-up or cool-down.
The Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach mainly works the hamstrings and hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings; Slim Inner Thigh (gracilis)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach
Kneeling Medial Hamstring Groin Reach
Positioning:
Begin by kneeling on a comfortable surface, such as a mat, with your knees hip-width apart.
Place your left foot flat on the floor in front of you, creating a 90-degree angle at the knee.
Your right knee should remain on the ground, with your right foot resting comfortably behind you.
Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
For added stability, place your left hand on your left knee or thigh.
Movement:
Slowly reach your right hand towards your left foot while leaning your torso forward.
Aim to grasp the toes or the ankle of your left foot, feeling the stretch along your hamstring and groin.
Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into the stretch.
To deepen the stretch, you can gently pull your left foot towards you as you maintain the reach with your right hand.
Gradually return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side, switching legs.
Perform 2-3 repetitions on each side, ensuring to keep movements controlled to avoid injury.
Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach FAQs
What muscles does the Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach work?
The Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach mainly works the hamstrings and hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the core. The main muscles are the hamstrings and gracilis.
What equipment do you need for the Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach?
None. The Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kneeling Hamstring Medial Groin Reach variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Kneeling Hamstring Reach, Kneeling Hamstring Stretch, Kneeling Forward Hip into Lunge Opener with Hamstring Stretch and Kneeling Lateral Lunge.
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