Instructions:
- 1Start by standing in front of a couch or a bench with your back towards it
- 2Bend one knee and place the top of your foot on the couch behind you
- 3Slowly sink down until you feel a stretch in the front of your thigh and hip
- 4Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds, then switch to the other leg
- 5Repeat the exercise three or four times on each leg
Tips:
- During this exercise keep your stomach tight and your hips squared
- Make sure to keep your knee directly below your hip for proper alignment
- Do not arch your lower back during this stretch
- Breathe deeply and evenly throughout the stretch