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Glutes figure four stretch

VeryWellFit: "Figure four stretch helps to stretch your hips and buttocks. Stretching these muscles may improve flexibility and range of motion." [ID: glutes_stretch]

Instructions

First time: Hold the stretch for 10 seconds (or more)

Steps:

  1. Start position: Sit in a chair
  2. Raise one leg and cross it over the other
  3. With a strong core and straight posture, lean your torso in for a greater stretch
  4. Uncross your legs and return to the start position; repeat with the other leg

Slow everything down. Deep breathing. Calm. Focus.

Details

This stretch can be done from a few different positions: 1) seated in a chair, 2) sitting on a yoga mat, or 3) lying down. Each of these is demonstrated in the Little help section below.

Little help

Video: demo of the Glutes figure four stretch, www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc6UVRS7PW4

Article: "14 Cool Down Stretches to Add to Your Workout Routine" by VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/cool-down-stretches-to-add-to-your-workout-routine-6748990

Video: demo of this stretch while sitting on a yoga mat, www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VE_NLcNMvQ

Video: demo of this stretch while lying down, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQMEX_nHFR0


Image source: VeryWellFit, verywellfit.com link