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Couch Stretch - Contract Relax
HOW : Assume a half kneeling position. Elevate the foot of the rear leg onto a couch, chair, or bench. Rock back the hips towards the heel until a stretch is felt. Pause here and push the shin into the bench. Relax and then deepen...
Exercise notes
Exercise notes
- HOW: Assume a half kneeling position. Elevate the foot of the rear leg onto a couch, chair, or bench. Rock back the hips towards the heel until a stretch is felt. Pause here and push the shin into the bench. Relax and then deepen the stretch.
- FEEL: You will feel a stretch on the front of the thigh.
- COMPENSATION: Avoid flaring the ribs upwards. Avoid letting the torso fall forward.