How to do it
Bend your top leg and place the foot flat on the floor to control pressure.
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Lie on your side and place a roll ball under your hip, near the top of your thigh.
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Support your upper body with your forearm.
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Gently roll back and forth over the roll ball, targeting the tensor fasciae latae muscle.
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Continue for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Apply pressure gradually and breathe deeply to help the muscle relax and increase the effectiveness of the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling too fast over the target area
- ✕Placing the ball too far down the thigh