Sartorius muscle pain? Do these 3 stretches ASAP.

Published: Apr 04, 2025 | Tag: hip pain

Image: Sartorius Muscle Anatomy

No, Sartorius is not a Greek warrior that fought in the Trojan war. It’s a long skinny muscle that runs down the inside of your thigh.

And if you’re searching for this obscure muscle group on Google, I’m going to assume that it’s causing you some discomfort. In this article, I’ll share 3 stretches that will help you relieve tension in this muscle group.

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What is the function of the Sartorius Muscle?

Sartorius comes from the Latin word sartor which means tailor, because of how the muscle is used when sitting cross-legged. This cross-legged position is a helpful way to think about one of the main functions of the sartorius—it brings the hip into external rotation.

Illustration: Sartorius Function

3 Sartorius Muscle Stretches

1. Supine Hip External Rotation

2. Kneeling Groin Stretch

3. The Frog

Programming and Long-term Strategies

To get the most out of these stretches, perform them at least 2-3x a week. If you have more time and you like the way a certain stretch makes your hips feel, you can do them everyday.

Image: Sartorius Location