Stretch Minute
How to do it
- Hold a wall.
- Swing one leg across your body and out to the side.
- Keep your torso still.
- Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.
At a glance
| Hold | 20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch) |
|---|---|
| Position | Standing |
| Body area | Hips |
| Equipment | A wall |
| What it does | Opens the hips sideways for a wider range of motion. |
In these routines
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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Forward Leg Swings
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Lying Knee Rocks
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Butterfly Stretch
Opens the inner thighs and hips.
Glute Stretch
Stretches the glutes and outer hip.
Seated Twist
Twists the spine and stretches the outer hip.