Beginner exercise

The Straddle

Also called Pancake, Straddle Stretch

  • Flexibility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform The Straddle

  1. Begin in a seated, upright position.
  2. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible.
  3. Hold for the prescribed time.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis.

MuscleScoreRole
Adductor Longus1.0Target, Mobility Target
Adductor Magnus0.9Target, Mobility Target
Gracilis0.9Target, Mobility Target