Seated Pretzel Stretch

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Instructions

Preparation

Sit on floor or mat with knees straight. Place one foot on the floor to outside of other knee. Turn torso toward the side of bent knee supporting body with extended arm behind. Place elbow of opposite arm to the outside of bent knee.

Execution

Push side of knee with elbow so bent leg further crosses thigh of straight leg. Hold stretch. Repeat with opposite side.

Comments

Also see Pretzel Stretch for Obliques for similar exercise which can be performed with this stretch.

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Seated Pretzel Stretch

 

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