35+ Figure 4 Stretch Lying Down

How to do the figure 4 stretch.

35+ Figure 4 Stretch Lying Down. This stretch is for flexibility in the hips and glutes. The figure 4 can be done.

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The figure 4 can be done. This is the floor variation of the seated figure four stretch. And then you're going to pull that bottom leg all the way in towards you.

This stretch also helps to improve the flexibility needed for high kicks (i.e.

Press down firmly through your bottom foot, engage your core and try to hold. To use a concept popularised by author tim ferriss, this this variation of tree pose ups the ante by shifting your center of gravity. You can also do this stretch lying down instead of sitting up, which can be a little more gentle on your back. Cross left ankle over right knee.