Stretch the back of the thighs
Instructions
(1) Lie down in the supine position with your legs stretched out on an exercise mat. (2) Now, bend one leg at the hip and wrap a towel or training band around your thigh, grabbing one end of it in each hand. (3) Straighten the leg as much as you can, attempting to form a right angle with your upper body at the hip. Next, gently pull the two ends of the towel or training band in the direction of your upper body until you feel a pull in the back of your knee. Perform the exercise with caution and hold this position for 10 seconds. Relax 10 seconds and repeat.
Repetition: 3 x 10 seconds per leg
Indication
After strenuous walks and long periods of sitting
Objective
Stretch the back of the thighs