Recumbent Knee Flexor Stretch
Lying on the back in a doorway with one straight leg resting up the doorframe, the hips edge closer to the frame until the back of that thigh stretches; held for time.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back in a doorway, hips just in front of the frame, one leg straight up against it, the other flat on the floor through the doorway.
Steps
- Keep the raised knee straight and the other leg flat.
- Walk the hips toward the frame until the back of the thigh stretches, and hold.
- Slide the hips away to ease out, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Bending the raised knee to get closer: keep it straight and lie farther away. Lifting the other leg off the floor: keep it long and flat. Arching or rounding the lower back: the floor holds it; let it.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
