How to do it
- Feet wide, hands on hips.
- Shift your weight to one side, bending that knee and keeping the other leg straight.
- 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, Legs |
| Equipment | None |
| What it does | Stretches the inner thighs. |
In these routines
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Post-Workout Cool-Down
7 min · 9 stretches
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Full Body
9 min · 12 stretches
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Hips
6 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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Forward Leg Swings
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Side Leg Swings
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Knee Circles
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Ankle Circles
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