Groiners
How to Do Groiners
- Begin in a push-up position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Your legs will be straight behind you and your core will be contracted.
- Maintain a flat back as you bring your right foot forward and place it next to your right hand. Bend the left knee.
- Hold this stretch for 20 to 40 seconds. Return your right foot behind you and bring your left foot forward.Continue alternating.
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Groiners Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Groiners targets glutes & hip flexors and also works hamstrings. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Squats to side leg raises / lifts, rope jumping / jump rope / skipping and contralateral limb raises. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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