Equipment Required:

None.

Starting Position:

Sit on the floor with back straight, right leg extended and left leg bent at the knee; the sole of the left foot should rest on the inside of the right leg (slightly below knee).
Extend arms forward and place hands on the lower part of the right leg or place hands on the floor at your sides behind back.

Actions To Execute Exercise:

Slowly bend forward at the hips until a comfortable stretch is felt in the back of the right leg.
Keep back straight and head aligned with spine.
Hold; return to starting position and repeat on other leg.

What The Exercise Does:

Stretches the back of the upper thigh, buttocks and lower back.

Precautions / Contraindications

Do not bend at waist; keep back as straight as possible.
This exercise requires good flexibility of the lower back and hamstrings and may not be appropriate for some individuals.
This exercise may be contraindicated for some individuals with hip or back problems, arthritis or during pregnancy.

Fitness Training Tips:

This is a flexibility stretch.