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Seated Pigeon Stretch
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- HOW: While seated, cross the leg you want to stretch over your other knee. Sit up straight and lean forward, hinging at the hips. Lean as far as you comfortably can.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your hip muscles as you lean forward. The more you lean the greater the stretch.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your back straight, don’t slouch as you lean forward.
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