Name: Playbook - Victoria D’Ariano - Lower Body Stretching #1
Uploaded: 2021-01-18T11:47:16.754Z
Duration: 15 min
Description: Lower Body Stretching #1

Lower body stretching: hamstring and hip flexor focused

- 15-20 second hold / side 
-From a push up position (high plank), bring your knee between your hands with the knee and shin flat on the floor.
- Keeping your core engaged and rear leg straight, sit into the down leg and breathe.

Pigeon Pose

- Kneel on a mat and bring your right knee up so the bottom of your foot is on the floor and extend your left leg out behind you so the top of your foot is on the floor.
- Shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

- Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
- Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
- Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.

Leg Up Hamstring Stretch

- Place your one leg over the other
- Bring your elbow to you leg and push away while turning your body away from you leg.

Pretzel Stretch

- Squat down
- Place your arms inside your legs
- Press your arms into the side of your legs driving your legs outwards and holding that position
- Keep your core engaged and your chest up and open

Lower Body Stretching #1

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