Figure-four stretch
How to do the Figure-four stretch: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Glutes), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor.
- 2
Cross one ankle over the opposite knee.
- 3
Pull both legs gently toward your chest and hold; switch sides.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 20s each.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Figure-four stretch?
The Figure-four stretch uses: Bodyweight.
Which muscles does the Figure-four stretch work?
The Figure-four stretch works: Glutes.
How many sets and reps for the Figure-four stretch?
In Setline sessions the Figure-four stretch is programmed as 3 sets of 20s each.
Which Setline styles include the Figure-four stretch?
The Figure-four stretch appears in: Tai Chi, Yoga & Stretch, Mobility & Recovery.
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