For the abductors we will use the Lying Cross-Over Stretch. Lie on your back and cross one leg over the other. Keep your arms out to the side and both legs straight. Let your back and hips rotate with your leg. If it is uncomfortable to keep the crossed-over leg straight, you can bend it and either rest it on the ground or use your hand to support the bent leg.
Straight Leg Abductor Stretch
Bent Knee Abductor Stretch
- This stretch lengthens the tensor fasciae latae (TFL), Iliotibial band (IT Band), Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, gluteus maximus and various back muscles.
This is the 5th of our Top Ten Stretches Series of posts. Stay tuned for the more great articles on Stretching and Flexibility.
- Quadriceps Stretch
- Calves Stretch
- Achilles and Soleus Stretch
- Adductor Stretch
- Abductor Stretch
- Hip Flexors
- Low Back Stretch
- Triceps & Lats Stretch
- Abdominal Stretches
- Upper Back Static Stretch
- Hamstring Stretch
- The Neck Stretch
- Chest and Shoulder Stretch
Tags: Abductor, Flexibility, Static Stretching, Stretch
