Position Instructions:

Extend one leg back with the knee slightly bent.
• The ball of your foot should be touching the ground.
• Maintaining balance, lean on the other knee keeping your knee directly above the heel.
• Lean your upper body forward and place your hands on either side of your foot.
• Slowly bring your trunk into an upright position.
• Try to keep your back straight.
• Lean hips forward until a stretch is felt.
• Repeat with other leg.
• (This is a very important stretch for individuals with swayback posture.)

Areas Involved:

• Hip flexors, groin, hamstring and iliopsoas