This stretch can be performed standing, seated or lying down. Today Hazel is demonstrating the standing version.

This stretch is good for opening the hip joints and muscles, specifically your piriformis. It can also stretch your inner thighs and glutes, release tension in your hips and back.

1. Start standing up hip distance apart, next to a wall or chair for support.
2. Lift your right knee and place your right ankle over your left thigh, gently press your right knee outwards to open the hip.
3. Slowly bend your left knee to lean into the stretch, whilst hinging forward at the hips as if you’re sitting down in a chair. Make sure your left knee stays tracking over your left ankle and hip. Hold for 20 seconds.
4. Switch sides!

This stretch works well alongside last month’s Stretch of the Month – the Thigh stretch!