• Sit with your back straight, left leg extended in front of you, and right leg bent with foot against inside of left leg.
• Grasp the ankle of your right leg and pull it in toward your groin.
• Bend at the hips and reach your arms toward the ankle of your left foot.
• If you can’t reach your ankle, reach for your calf. Make sure your back doesn’t round and shoulders stay relaxed.
• Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
• Release, and repeat on the opposite side.
• Do 2 times on each side.
BENEFITS
•Stretches the hamstring muscles
•Stretches the inner-thigh muscles
TIP
•This stretch is beneficial for runners, bikers, and dancers, as well as people with sedentary lifestyles.