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Intermediate Groin Stretch

Intermediate Groin Stretch is an isolation stretching movement working the hamstrings, 1 muscle group in all. Rated intermediate; needs the right equipment. 78 of the other 872 exercises here hit the same primary muscle, closest being Hamstring Stretch.

Other Equipment intermediate stretching isolation static
Intermediate Groin Stretch — starting position, working the hamstringsIntermediate Groin Stretch — end position, working the hamstrings

How to do the Intermediate Groin Stretch

  1. Lie on your back with your legs extended. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg as far to the side as you can. This will be your starting position.
  2. Pull gently on the belt to create tension in your groin and hamstring muscles. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

RoleMuscles
Primary hamstrings
Equipmentother equipment
Difficultyintermediate
Type isolation

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Hamstring Stretch Bodyweight Prone Manual Hamstring Bodyweight Runner's Stretch Bodyweight Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch Bodyweight Seated Hamstring Bodyweight Standing Toe Touches Bodyweight

Easier than the Intermediate Groin Stretch

Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.

Chair Leg Extended Stretch beginner · Other Equipment Hamstring-SMR beginner · Foam Roller Hamstring Stretch beginner · Bodyweight

Harder than the Intermediate Groin Stretch

Seated Hamstring expert · Bodyweight Lying Hamstring expert · Other Equipment

Common questions

What muscles does the Intermediate Groin Stretch work?

The Intermediate Groin Stretch primarily works the hamstrings. Chair Leg Extended Stretch, Hamstring-SMR, and Hamstring Stretch train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Intermediate Groin Stretch?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Hamstring Stretch, Prone Manual Hamstring, and Runner's Stretch train the same muscle, and 20 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Intermediate Groin Stretch suitable for beginners?

It is rated intermediate. Start with Chair Leg Extended Stretch, Hamstring-SMR, and Hamstring Stretch and work up.

Where should the Intermediate Groin Stretch go in a workout?

Late — the Intermediate Groin Stretch is isolation work, so it follows your compounds.

Similar exercises

Chair Leg Extended Stretch Other Equipment Hamstring-SMR Foam Roller Hamstring Stretch Bodyweight Lying Hamstring Other Equipment Prone Manual Hamstring Bodyweight Runner's Stretch Bodyweight

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