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Exercise Instructions:
This exercise will stretch your hip and inner thigh muscles. If you've had hip or back surgery, talk with your doctor before trying this stretch.
- Lie on your back with your legs together, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor. Try to keep both shoulders on the floor throughout the stretch.
- Slowly lower one knee as far as you comfortably can. Keep your feet close together and try not to move the other leg.
- Hold position for 10-30 seconds.
- Bring knee back up slowly.
- Repeat at least 3-5 times.
- Repeat at least 3-5 times with your other leg.
Targeted Muscles:
Hip and inner thigh You Tube Video: