Double Leg Stretch (female)

Double Leg Stretch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back on the floor or a mat with your knees bent and pulled into your chest
  • 2Inhale, and on an exhale, extend both legs out in the air at about a 45-degree angle
  • 3At the same time, lift your shoulders off the ground and extend your arms and hands alongside your legs
  • 4Inhale and draw both knees into your chest and take your hands on your ankles, returning to the starting position
  • 5Repeat this process for a series of reps

Tips:

  • Ensure your lower back stays in constant contact with the floor
  • Avoid strain on your neck by relaxing your head into your chest as you lift
  • Engage your abdominal muscles throughout the movement
  • Control your movements, slower is harder and more effective.

Double Leg Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs