Standing outer hip stretch
A standing cross-legged side lean that stretches the outer hip and the side of your waist.
BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 20 sec per side
How to do it
- Stand tall and cross your left leg behind your right.
- Reach your left arm up and over your head.
- Push your left hip out to the side as you lean your upper body to the right.
- Hold when you feel a stretch along your outer left hip, then switch sides.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Keep both feet flat on the floor.
- Lean straight to the side rather than forward.
Muscles worked
Outer hipsObliquesGlutes