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Flexibility exercise

IT Band Stretch

How to do it

  1. Stand tall beside a wall or sturdy support and hold it lightly for balance.
  2. Cross the leg farther from the support behind the near leg, stacking the feet.
  3. Lean your hips sideways toward the support while reaching the same-side arm overhead.
  4. Shift only until you feel a stretch along the outside of the hip and thigh of the crossed-back leg.
  5. Breathe slowly and hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  6. Return upright with control and switch sides.

Muscles worked

Tensor Fasciae LataeMuscle on the outer hip that assists in hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation.
Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises

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Type
Flexibility
Primary muscles
Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Maximus
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