Recumbent Hip External Rotator And Hip Extensor Stretch

Begin in a recumbent position with your back supported. Cross one leg over the opposite knee.

  1. Gently pull the crossed leg towards your chest.
  2. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
  3. Switch legs and repeat.

How to perform the Recumbent Hip External Rotator And Hip Extensor Stretch

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Recumbent Hip External Rotator And Hip Extensor Stretch using your body weight.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your glutes.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your glutes rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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