Standing Hip Out Abductor Stretch
One hand on a bench back, legs crossed, the hips push out away from the support until the outer hip of the far leg stretches.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a bench back, near hand on it, the far leg crossed behind the near one.
Steps
- Bend the near knee a little and keep the crossed leg straight.
- Push the hips out away from the bench until the outside of the far hip stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then turn round and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Pulling on the bench: the hand only steadies you. Hips sliding back instead of out: move them straight sideways. Bending the crossed leg: keep it long so the outer hip takes the stretch.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
