Pancake Stretch

PANCAKE STRETCH

This is a stretch used to improve the flexibility of your inner thigh and groin. Start by sitting on the floor and spread your legs as far as tolerable while keeping the knees straight. Begin to lean your torso forwards while supporting your upper body with your hands. Hold a light stretch for 20-30 seconds.

Muscles involved:

• Hip adductors

  • Adductor Longus

  • Adductor Magnus

  • Adductor Brevis

  • Pectineus

  • Gracilis

• Medial Hamstrings

  • Biceps Femoris

Related conditions:

• Pes anserine bursitis

• Groin strain (only late stage recovery)

• Hamstring strain (only late stage recovery)

• Hip abduction hypomobility

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