Standing Rotational Hip Stretch
Beside a box, the near leg rests bent and turned out on top, knee to the side; the inner thigh stretches as the hand eases the knee down.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a box about hip height, the near leg bent and turned out on top, the standing leg straight.
Steps
- Rest the same-side hand on the raised knee.
- Ease the knee down and back until the inner thigh stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Pushing the knee down hard: let the hand rest and the hip open slowly. Leaning the trunk over the box: stand tall over the standing foot. A box so high the hip hitches up: pick a lower one.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
