Technique
- Sit on the ground and bend one leg in to place that foot against the opposite thigh.
- Bend forward towards the straight leg and grab your ankle or foot to pull yourself lower.
- Hold for time and repeat on the other side.
Form tips
- Focus on bending at the hips, rather than rounding your back.
Logging: Work each side for the time indicated.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
Secondary
- Hip adductors
- Legs
- Pelvis
Equipment
Appears in
Flexibility
Other disciplines
Progressions
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Novice
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