Adductor Stretch

Plane of Motion

Coronal

Muscle Focus

Hip Adductors

Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus

Spinal Lateral Flexors

External Oblique (same side), Internal Oblique (same side), Quadratus Lumborum (same side), Erector Spinae (same side), Semispinalis (same side), Deep Posterior Spinal Group (same side), Rectus Abdominis (same side), Iliopsoas (same side)

Shoulder Adductors

Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (long head), Anterior Deltoid, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii (short head), Teres Minor

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Promotes greater range of motion in the hip joint through gentle, effective lateral stretching.
Fosters postural awareness by aligning the spine, shoulders, and hips to reduce injury risk.
Stretches and elongates the lateral body muscles—including the obliques and intercostals— to enhance overall flexibility.
Enhances proprioception and body awareness through mindful movement and precise positioning.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.