How to do it
- Lie on your back.
- Draw one knee toward the opposite shoulder with your hands.
- Hold for 25 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.
At a glance
| Hold | 25 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch) |
|---|---|
| Position | Lying on the floor |
| Body area | Hips |
| Equipment | None |
| What it does | Stretches the glutes and outer hip. |
In these routines
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Wind Down
6 min · 8 stretches
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Post-Workout Cool-Down
7 min · 9 stretches
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Lower Back
5 min · 7 stretches
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Hips
6 min · 7 stretches
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Touch Your Toes
5 min · 7 stretches
Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.
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Hip Circles
Loosens the hips and lower back.

Forward Leg Swings
Warms up the hips and the back of the legs.

Side Leg Swings
Opens the hips sideways for a wider range of motion.

Lying Knee Rocks
Mobilises the lower back and hips with a gentle twist.

Butterfly Stretch
Opens the inner thighs and hips.

Seated Twist
Twists the spine and stretches the outer hip.
