Standing Figure Four Balance Stretch
Stand on one leg, bend the opposite knee and cross the ankle over your standing thigh, then slowly sit back as if onto a chair until you feel the stretch in the raised glute. Alternate sides.
How to do the Standing Figure Four Balance Stretch
- Stand on one leg.
- Bend the opposite knee and cross the ankle over your standing thigh.
- Then slowly sit back as if onto a chair until you feel the stretch in the raised glute. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Glutes, Hips.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Piriformis Syndrome, Sciatica.
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