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Frog stretch GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • Inner thighsMusculi adductores
  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
  • Side glutesMusculus gluteus medius
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
Equipment
No equipment
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 5.5 seconds

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Part of the stretch pack, all 16 stretch variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

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How to do a frog stretch

  1. Start on hands and knees with knees spread wider than your hips and toes pointed outward
  2. Lower your forearms to the ground while keeping your back straight and core engaged
  3. Slowly shift your weight backward toward your heels while maintaining the wide knee position
  4. Gently rock forward and backward to find areas of tension and gradually deepen the stretch
  5. Hold the deepest comfortable position for 30-60 seconds while breathing deeply
  6. Return to starting position slowly by pressing through your forearms and bringing knees closer together

Form tips

  • Never force the stretch - progress gradually over time to avoid injury to the hip joints and groin muscles
  • Keep your spine neutral and avoid rounding your back excessively during the movement
  • Stop immediately if you feel sharp pain in your knees, hips, or lower back
  • This stretch targets the hip adductors, hip flexors, and can help improve overall hip mobility and flexibility

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