Starting Position

  • On side with both knees pulled to chest and holding the top ankle with the top hand and the bottom knee with the bottom hand

Procedure

  • Contract the top glute and pull the top leg back until stretch is felt. Hold 2 seconds, return to start position and repeat

Coaching Keys

  • Contract top glute throughout stretch

You Should Feel It

  • Stretching the quad and hip flexor of the top leg

Starting Position

  • Linear half kneeling (one knee on ground) with back knee on soft mat or pad

Procedure

  • While keeping a slight forward lean of the torso, tighten the core and contract (tighten) the glute of the leg with the knee on the ground
  • Maintaining this posture, shift the entire body slightly forward
  • Exhale and hold the stretch for two seconds
  • Relax and repeat

Coaching Keys

  • Avoid excessive arching in your low back

You Should Feel It

  • Stretching in the front of hip and upper thigh