Standing Leg Tuck Hip Stretch
The far leg crossed onto a table beside you, sink and lean forward; the buttock of the raised leg stretches.
How to do it
Setup
Standing side-on to a table, the far leg's foot up on it, crossing in front.
Steps
- Let the raised leg relax on the table.
- Bend the standing knee and lean the chest forward.
- Sink until the buttock stretches; hold, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back to go lower: lead with the chest. Table too high for the hip: pick a lower one so the knee does not twist. Pushing into knee pain: the stretch belongs in the buttock; back off.
Breathing
Exhale leaning in, then breathe slowly in the hold.
