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- Hips & Buttocks
- Stretches Glute medius
- Stretches Ilio-tibio (IT) band area
Overview
The outer thigh stretch is a great stretch for the glute medius and the I-T band. All you need is a wall so you can do it almost anywhere. Stretching your I-T band is very important for runners and cyclists. You can adjust the position of your leg to find the optimal stretch for you.
Description
- Stand next to a wall and place the closest hand on the wall for support.
- With the leg closest to the wall, cross it behind the other leg.
- Then slide the hips toward the wall, stretching the outside thigh of the leg closest to the wall.
- Repeat with the other side.
Mistakes
- Leaning forward at the hips or waist
- Pushing the hips away from instead of toward the wall
- The leg nearest the wall in front instead of behind