Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch
Free-standing, one foot crossed behind the other, the back leg's hip pushes out to the side as the trunk leans the other way; no wall or bench.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, one foot crossed behind the other, hands on the hips.
Steps
- Push the hip of the back leg out to the side.
- Let the trunk lean the other way until the outer hip stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then uncross and switch legs.
Common mistakes
Losing balance on the crossed feet: take a narrower cross or rest a hand on something. Twisting the hips: they face the front throughout. Back leg softening at the knee: a straight back leg carries the pull to the side of the hip.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
