IT Band Crossover Stretch

Stand and cross one leg in front of the other, then lean your hip toward a wall while reaching the overhead arm in the same direction to stretch the outer hip and IT band. Alternate sides.

45s each sideIntermediateStandingEquipment: Wall

How to do the IT Band Crossover Stretch

Stand and cross one leg in front of the other.
Then lean your hip toward a wall while reaching the overhead arm in the same direction to stretch the outer hip and IT band. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Knees, Hips, Quads.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: IT Band Syndrome, Knee Pain.

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