Standing, cross your left leg in front of your right.
Bend at the waist while keeping both knees straight, reaching your hands toward the floor.
Hold for fifteen seconds and repeat sequence three times on each leg.
The iliotibial band, or ITB, is a thick band of connective tissue that crosses the hip joint and extends down to insert on the kneecap, tibia, and biceps femoris tendon. The ITB stabilizes the knee and abducts the hip. Utilize this stretch before attempting any lower-body positions or exercises.
Standing, cross your left leg in front of your right.
Bend at the waist while keeping both knees straight, reaching your hands toward the floor.
Hold for fifteen seconds and repeat sequence three times on each leg.
ANNOTATION KEY
Bold text indicates active muscles
Gray text indicates stabilizing muscles
* indicates deep muscles
BEST FOR
• iliotibial band
• biceps femoris
• gluteus maximus
• vastus lateralis