Fitness Training Exercises

Exercise: Straddle Stretch

Equipment Required:

None.

Starting Position:

Sit on the floor with back straight and legs extended to the side (straddle position). Keep Knees and toes pointed toward the ceiling. Relax arms and place hands on the floor in front of the body. Maintain a straight back position.

Actions To Execute Exercise:

Slowly Bend forward at the hips until a comfortable stretch is felt in the inner thigh.
Keep the back straight and the chest forward.
Hold; return to starting position.

Breathing Technique

Maintain normal steady breathing.

What The Exercise Does:

Stretches the inner thighs and back of upper thighs.

Variations On This Exercise

The hands may also be placed on the floor, behind the back, to help maintain posture.

Precautions / Contraindications

Be sure muscles are warm before stretching.
This exercise requires good flexibility and may not be appropriate for some individuals.

Fitness Training Tips:

Keep back straight and bend forward at hips, not waist.
This is a flexibility stretch. It is recommended that stretches for improved flexibility be held for at least 30 seconds.

 

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