Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch wth Overhead Hands
Improve hip flexibility, lower back mobility, and shoulder range of motion with the Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch. A full-body stretch to release tension.
Description
The exercise involves lying flat on the floor, tucking one leg towards the chest and stretching the other leg out straight while moving the hands overhead.
How to Do Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch wth Overhead Hands
- 1Setup
Lie flat on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms stretched overhead, palms facing up, resting on the floor.
- 2Setup
Bend one knee and draw it towards your chest, grasping it with both hands, either at the shin or behind the thigh.
- 3
Gently pull the bent knee further towards your chest while actively pressing the heel of the opposite, straight leg into the floor.
- 4
Simultaneously, reach your overhead hands actively away from your body, feeling a stretch through your lats and shoulders.
- 5
Hold this stretched position, breathing deeply, for the prescribed duration before slowly releasing and repeating on the other side.
Tips
- Focus on deep, diaphragmatic breaths throughout the stretch to help relax your muscles and allow for a deeper release.
- Maintain a gentle but firm pressure on the extended leg, actively pressing your heel away to enhance the stretch through the hip flexor.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and away from your ears, ensuring the overhead reach comes from your lats and upper back, not neck tension.
- If your hands cannot comfortably reach overhead, keep them slightly bent, focusing on the stretch through the chest and anterior shoulders.
Common Mistakes
- ×Rounding the lower back: Avoid lifting your hips off the floor when pulling your knee; instead, keep your sacrum pressed down to maintain a neutral spine.
- ×Shrugging shoulders: Do not let your shoulders creep up towards your ears; actively pull them down your back to engage the lats and protect your neck.
- ×Holding your breath: Remember to breathe deeply and continuously throughout the stretch, as holding your breath can increase tension and reduce flexibility.
Variations

Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch
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Standing Leg Tuck Hip Stretch
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