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Movements

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Leg Cradle

December 30, 2008

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Lift right knee to chest and place the right hand under the knee, and left hand under ankle
  • Pull right leg to chest into a gentle stretch while contracting left glute
  • Step forward with right foot
  • Alternate feet and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Keep chest up
  • Contract glute of the leg you are standing on

You Should Feel It

  • Stretching outside of hip in front leg and hip flexor in back leg

Tags: Mobility, Movement Preparation, Hip, Stretching

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