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Recline hip stretch

VeryWellFit: "The Reclined Hip Stretch is a Pilates mat exercise that is one of the best stretching exercises for the outside of the hip. It looks like a pretzel move, but once you get it figured out, it feels great." [ID: recline_hip_stretch]

Instructions

First time: Try this stretch for 10 seconds on each side

This stretch has multiple steps, so follow the video (above) for a demonstration.

Go slow. Relax, breath, and stay in control.

Little help

Video: Stretch demo from 24Life, www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3jxqCod8ps

Article: "How to Do a Reclined Hip Stretch in Pilates" from VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/reclined-hip-stretch-2704669

Image source: 24Life, youtube link