Leaning Figure Four Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Floor

Type

Static stretching

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

60 s per set in our routines

How to do the Leaning Figure Four Stretch

1. Sit with legs extended and hands planted behind you for support.
2. Cross one ankle over the opposite thigh just above the knee.
3. Slide the bottom foot toward you until the knee is bent and the foot is flat, keeping your chest lifted.
4. Hold the stretch while breathing steadily, then switch sides.

Tips

• Keep your arms long and chest open to intensify the stretch.

Adjustments

• Scoot your supporting foot farther away for a lighter stretch, or closer for more sensation.

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