Standing Figure 4 Stretch

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! I hope this New Year brings you happiness, joy, and success in all areas of your life.

This month’s WOW’s will focus on stretching out your leg muscles. Sitting can cause the lower back, hips, and lower legs to become tight, so make sure you take frequent stretch breaks to loosen your muscles. We also have Katie Hoag, Associate Medical Group Administrator, to help demonstrate this month’s exercises.

Exercise: Standing figure 4 stretch.

How to perform: Stand up tall and place your left ankle on your right knee. Then, you can slightly bend your right knee and push your hip back to feel a deep stretch and opening in your left hip. Suck in your stomach and maintain an upright spine. Hand onto a wall or chair for support if needed.

Duration: Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on both sides.

Standing Figure 4 Stretch Flyer