IT Band and Glute Stretch

IT Band and Glute Stretch
IT Band and Glute Stretch
Level: intermediate
Equipment: other
Force: static
Core muscles: abductors
Secondary muscle: none

Instructions:

  1. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg across your body to the opposite side, keeping the leg extended as you lay on the ground. This will be your starting position.
  2. Keeping your foot off of the floor, pull on the belt, using the tension to pull the toes up. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other side.

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