Thigh Stretch

Equipment:

Mat

Prop:

None

Difficulty (1-5):

2

Repetitions:

3-5

Main Body Position:

Kneeling (high)

Spine Position:

Neutral

Part of Series?

No

Start Position 🏁

  • Kneel with back of knees at 90 degree angle
  • Knees hip width apart
  • Lengthen spine as much as possible
  • Arms against torso, hands against outer legs

Cues 💡

  • Hinge back at knees as far as possible
  • Knees and shoulders in line throughout exercise
  • Push shins and tops of feet into mat while hinging back and especially while hinging forward
  • Maintain straight spine. Watch tendency to slightly extend spine.
  • Watch tendency to flex at hip joints. Keep hips extended.

Breathing 🫁

  • Inhale (nose) to hinge back
  • Exhale (mouth) to hinge forward

Modifications 🔧

  • Only hinge back a small amount