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Course: PHRE 3044 – Special Populations Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation Target: Hip Adductors Synergist(s):
Exercise
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Equipment: Body Weight
Description:

Take a wide stance.  Consider the use of a self-spotting technique.  Place your hands on one knee and lean towards that side until you feel a stretch in the hip adductors (groin).  Move slowly.  Do not overdo the stretch.  You should NOT feel pain or discomfort with the hip joint.  Push through your hands onto your knee to assist coming out of the stretch.

Common Error(s):
Spotting: Consider self-spotting option
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