A beginner-friendly stretch that targets the glutes and outer hips, helping to improve hip mobility, relieve lower-back and hip tension, and enhance overall flexibility.
Exercise Details
Level
Beginner
Primary Skill
Flexibility
Required Equipment
Yoga Mat
Muscles
Primary
Glute
Correct Form
1. Sit on the floor with your right leg extended, left leg crossed over right, foot flat. 2. Hug your left knee with your right arm to draw it towards your chest. 3. Place your left hand on the floor away from you, then twist your torso to the left side. 4. Breathe steadily, gently pulling your left knee closer to your chest with every exhale.
Common Mistakes
Don't pull the knee too forcefully. Apply gentle pressure with your arm.
Pro Tips
1. Keep your back straight and flat during the stretch. 2. Don't force the stretch; only go as far as is comfortable for you.
A beginner-friendly stretch that mainly targets the hips and glutes while helping to improve hip mobility, reduce tightness in the lower body, and enhance overall comfort in daily movements and other exercises.
A beginner-friendly stretch that mainly targets the hips and glutes while helping to improve hip mobility, reduce tightness in the lower body, and enhance overall comfort in daily movements and other exercises.
A beginner-friendly recovery exercise that targets the glutes and surrounding hip muscles to relieve tightness, improve mobility, and enhance overall lower body comfort and function.
A beginner-friendly recovery exercise that targets the glutes and surrounding hip muscles to relieve tightness, improve mobility, and enhance overall lower body comfort and function.
A beginner-friendly stretch that primarily targets the lower back and glutes while gently improving hip mobility, relieving tension, and promoting better posture and flexibility.
A beginner-friendly stretch that primarily targets the lower back and glutes while gently improving hip mobility, relieving tension, and promoting better posture and flexibility.
A beginner-friendly stretch that primarily targets the hips and glutes while helping to increase flexibility, reduce lower back tension, and improve overall hip mobility.
A beginner-friendly stretch that primarily targets the hips and glutes while helping to increase flexibility, reduce lower back tension, and improve overall hip mobility.
Yoga Mat
