Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch
Description
This exercise involves standing with one leg crossed over the other and then stretching the abductor muscles by leaning to the side. It helps to improve flexibility and strength in the hips and legs.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Cross your right leg over your left leg, keeping your feet flat on the ground.
- Shift your weight onto your left leg and bend your left knee slightly.
- Slowly lift your right leg out to the side, keeping it straight and your foot flexed.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, feeling the stretch in your outer thigh and hip.
- Lower your right leg back down and uncross it from your left leg.
- Repeat the stretch on the other side by crossing your left leg over your right leg and lifting your left leg out to the side.
Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch Form & Visual
Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch Benefits
- Strengthens and tones the oblique muscles
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the spine
- Helps to improve posture and balance
- May alleviate lower back pain
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch Muscles Worked
- Gluteus medius
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Adductor magnus
- Adductor longus
- Adductor brevis
Standing Leg Cross Abductor Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- standing-leg-cross-abductor-stretch
- standing-leg-cross-adductor-stretch
- standing-leg-cross-hamstring-stretch
- standing-leg-cross-quad-stretch
- standing-leg-cross-glute-stretch