Short 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
Enhances flexibility of the hip flexors, inner thighs, and hamstrings through a controlled, sustained lateral stretch.
Promotes greater hip‐joint range of motion with gentle yet effective movement.
Strengthens the core to maintain balance and proper alignment throughout the stretch.
Fosters postural awareness by aligning the spine, shoulders, and hips to reduce injury risk.
Engages the supporting leg to improve strength, stability, and grounded control.
Stretches and elongates the lateral body muscles—including the obliques and intercostals— to increase overall mobility.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.