Seated, placing one ankle on the opposite knee and gently leaning forward from the hips. Stretches the deep muscles of the buttock and hip.

Verbal Cues

• “Place your ankle on the opposite knee”
• “Sit tall, then lean slightly forward from the hips”
• “You should feel a stretch in the buttock”

What to Watch For

• Back stays long, not rounded
• Stretch should be felt in the buttock, not the knee