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Bench Adductor Stretch
A standing stretch with one straight leg resting on a bench out to the side to lengthen the inner thigh.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- adductors · hamstrings
- Goals
- mobility
- Equipment
- Flat bench
- Category
- Stretching
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Stand side-on to a bench.
- Rest one straight leg up on the bench out to the side.
- Keep your torso upright and shift gently toward the bench.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep both legs straight.
- Keep the standing foot pointing forward.