STANDARD
PURPOSE
The Groin Stretch is the sixth exercise in the Recovery Drill.
This exercise increases flexibility in the hip joint.
Figure 16-6 shows the movement as Soldiers conduct it in a formation.
CADENCE
Recovery stretch held for 20–30 seconds
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the Groin Stretch is the Straddle Stance position with hands on hips.
COUNT
● On the command, “READY, STRETCH,” take an exaggerated step with the right leg to the right side bending the right knee into a lateral lunge.
Trunk and head continue to face forward.
Hold this position or continue into a deeper lunge to stretch the inside of the left thigh for 20–30 seconds.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE,” assume the starting position.
● On the command, “CHANGE POSITION, READY, STRETCH,” take an exaggerated step to the left with the left leg bending the left knee into a lateral lunge.
Trunk and head continue to face forward.
Hold the position or continue into a deeper lunge to stretch the inside of the right thigh for 20–30 seconds.
● On count 4, return to the starting position.
GROIN STRETCH (MODIFIED)
PURPOSE
The Groin Stretch can be modified by using smaller movements to help increase flexibility in the hip joint.
Figure 16-15 on page 16-12 illustrates the movement as Soldiers conduct it in a formation.
CADENCE
Recovery stretch held for 20–30 seconds
STARTING POSITION
The starting position for the modified Groin Stretch is the Straddle Stance position with hands on hips.
COUNT
● On the command, “READY, STRETCH,” take a small step with the left leg to the left side bending the left knee into a lateral lunge.
Trunk and head continue to face forward.
Hold this position or continue into a deeper lunge to stretch the inside of the right thigh for 20–30 seconds.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE,” assume the starting position.
● On the command, “CHANGE POSITION, READY, STRETCH,” take a small step to the right with the right leg bending the right knee into a lateral lunge.
Trunk and head continue to face forward.
Hold this position or continue into a deeper lunge to stretch the inside of the left thigh for 20–30 seconds.
● On the command, “STARTING POSITION, MOVE,” return to the starting position and then to the Position of Attention.