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Hip/Knee

Standing IT Band Stretch

Cross-leg side-bend stretch for the outer thigh and hip.

  • Stretch
  • Mobility

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
30 sec each side
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Stand and cross the sore-side leg behind the other.
  2. Lean the trunk away from the sore side until you feel an outer-hip/thigh stretch.
  3. Hold and switch.