Recumbent Hip External Rotator and Hip Extensor Stretch (CrossedLeg)
Expert Advice
Relax into the stretch and breathe deeply to help release tension in the hip area.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your back with both knees bent and feet on the floor.
- Cross one ankle over the opposite knee, creating a figure-4 shape.
- Gently pull the uncrossed leg towards your chest until you feel a stretch in the hip of the crossed leg.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides.
Details
Primary
Glutes100%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching
