If you’ve been working out and just finished some serious leg exercises, you’re going to need to stretch. A great leg stretch that gets your glutes, hips, and relieves stress in the lower back is the Figure Four Stretch. The best part? You can do this lying down!

• Start by lying on your back with your legs bent and your feet flat on the ground.
• Put the right ankle over the left knee, keeping that right foot flexed to protect your knee.
• Your right shin should be parallel to the ground, going from right to left in front of you.
• This may be enough of a stretch. If so, hold for 20-30 seconds, release the right leg to the floor, then repeat on the other side.

For a deeper stretch:

• Gently push your right knee forward or move it in small circles until you feel a stretch.
• Put hands behind your left leg and gently pull towards your chest until you feel a stretch.
• Hold for 20-30 seconds, release the right leg to the floor, then repeat on the other side.

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