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Groin Strain Stretching

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Updated August 19, 2008

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Cross-Leg Stretch
groin cross leg stretch

Cross-Leg Stretch

Photo © Jonathan Cluett, M.D.
The cross-leg stretch is done while sitting.

  • While sitting in a chair, cross one leg over the other.

  • Press the knee of the crossed leg down towards the ground.
This stretch will emphasize the muscles of the inner thigh and front of the thigh.

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