I think I understand now… adductor/inner thigh muscles are either weak, tight, or short*

(* is that even possible?)

Forgive my lack of anatomical knowledge (requesting correction). I’ve been trying to troubleshoot warrior 2 (edited, and thank you for the help) and it dawned on me that my “tight” inner thigh muscles create problems in that and other poses.

The signs are there, especially the overworked outer thigh muscles (again, anatomy please!)

I’ve always had a narrow wide angle pose, and over the years it (I’m 54, 20 years of practice) has opened to about 100*. Frog, goddess variations, are all “impossible”, but I never really thought anything of it, that’s just how my body is, right?

Yesterday I practiced engaging my inner thighs (now strong, now soft), and I was *wiped out* afterwards!

What are some ways I can target this area? How can I bring it “online?” Both strengthening as well as those little body adjustments that open up access to them.

But then I wonder if it’s actually fatigue? I doubt it, but assume I know nothing.

I need help, but I think I’m on to something!

PS I’m a home practitioner and currently have no instructor, but had years of class experience beforehand.