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Figure Four Stretch (Supine)

Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings, Lower Back

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on back, knees bent, feet flat on floor.

  2. 2

    Cross one ankle (e.g., right) over the opposite knee (left), forming figure four.

  3. 3

    Keep head and shoulders relaxed on floor.

  4. 4

    Reach hands through legs, grasping back of the bottom thigh (left).

  5. 5

    Gently pull bottom leg towards chest until stretch is felt in glute of crossed leg (right).

  6. 6

    Hold for 15-30 seconds. Release slowly.

  7. 7

    Repeat on other side.