Seated Hip Internal Rotator Stretch

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Instructions

Preparation

Sit on floor or mat and cross lower leg over thigh of straight leg.

Execution

Push knee toward floor. Hold stretch. Repeat with opposite side.

Comments

Hand nearest foot can be placed be behind on floor so torso can be reclined back slightly. The alternative method (pictured low right) involves placing the straight leg on top of the the bent lower leg. Knees are placed closer together.

Muscles

Target

Seated Hip Internal Rotator Stretch

Seated Hip Internal Rotator Stretch, Alternative Method

 

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