Seated Knee Flexor and Hip Adductor Stretch
Seated in a wide straddle, the trunk hinges forward from the hips with a flat back; the hamstrings and inner thighs stretch together.
How to do it
Setup
Seated tall, legs spread wide and straight, toes up, hands on the floor in front.
Steps
- Hinge forward from the hips, keeping the back flat.
- Walk the hands a little forward until the backs and insides of the thighs stretch.
- Hold and breathe, then walk the hands back and sit up.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back to reach further: the hinge comes from the hips; stop where the back would round. Toes and knees rolling inward: keep them pointing up. Bouncing forward: ease in and hold.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
