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Seated straddle stretch

A wide-legged seated fold that lengthens the inner thighs and hamstrings.

IntermediateMatLow impactSuggested: 30 sec

How to do it

  1. Sit tall on the floor and open your straight legs as wide as is comfortable.
  2. Point your knees and toes up toward the ceiling.
  3. Place your hands on the floor in front of you.
  4. Hinge forward from your hips, walking your hands out as you breathe.

Form tips

  • Sit on a folded towel if your lower back rounds.
  • Bring your legs a little closer together if your knees roll in.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: strongCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: moderateTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: moderateCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
Inner thighsHamstringsLower back

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