Hips

Standing Outer Hip Stretch

  • 20 seconds each side
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Stretches the outer hip and thigh.

Illustration of the standing outer hip stretch: cross one foot over the other
Standing Outer Hip Stretch, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Cross one foot over the other.
  2. Push the back hip out to the side and lean away from it.
  3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch)
PositionStanding
Body areaHips
EquipmentNone
What it doesStretches the outer hip and thigh.

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.