How to do it
Press the crossed knee gently outward to deepen the hip stretch.
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Lie on your back with both knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Cross one ankle over the opposite knee.
- 3
Grasp the thigh of the bottom leg and gently pull it toward your chest.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
Expert tip
Keep your head and neck relaxed on the floor to avoid tension and focus on breathing deeply to help deepen the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking the thigh toward the chest forcefully
- ✕Twisting the torso toward the stretched side
- ✕Gripping the foot instead of the thigh