Standing Figure Four Pose (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand on one leg
  • 2Bend your lifted leg at the knee and cross it over your standing leg, forming a '4'
  • 3Place your hand on your raised knee and apply light pressure for a deeper stretch
  • 4Hold the pose for 20-30 seconds
  • 5Swap legs and repeat

Tips:

  • Keep your standing leg slightly bent to avoid injury
  • Maintain good posture, do not slouch
  • Breathe slowly and deeply during the stretch
  • Avoid bouncing or forced movements

Standing Figure Four Pose Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs