Leg Cradle

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Starting Position

Standing

 

Procedure

Lift right leg to chest and place the right hand under the knee and left hand under ankle
Pull right leg to chest while contracting left glute
Step forward with right foot and repeat stretch on other side

 

Coaching Keys

Keep chest up
Contract glute of the leg you are standing on

 

You Should Feel It

Stretch outside of hip in front leg
Hip flexor stretch in back leg