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Seated Hip External Rotation Stretch

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  • HOW: Bring one leg up and relax the ankle on the opposite knee. Let gravity pull your knee down to stretch your hip. For more of a stretch, use your hand to push your knee down.
  • FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your hip muscles.
  • COMPENSATION: Don’t slouch, keep your back straight.

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