Abductors
IT Band and Glute Stretch
A floor stretch that targets the outer hip and glute region, easing tightness along the side of the thigh.
Primary musclesAbductors
Setup
- 1Sit on the floor with both legs straight out ahead of you.
- 2Fold one leg and place its foot on the floor outside the opposite knee.
- 3Keep your torso upright, with a hand on the floor behind you for support.
How to perform
- 1Turn your chest toward the bent knee and use the opposite elbow to guide the knee across your body.
- 2Keep both sit bones grounded and your spine long.
- 3Stay in the position for 20-30 seconds as a steady stretch builds in the outer hip.
- 4Unwind slowly and perform the other side.
