Beginner exercise
Ankle On The Knee
Also called Supine Figure-Four Stretch
Technique
How to perform Ankle On The Knee
- Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet on the floor.
- Rest one ankle across the opposite thigh near the knee.
- Reach behind the supporting thigh and draw it toward your chest, allowing the crossed hip to open.
- Keep the head and shoulders resting on the floor while holding the stretch.
- Release the legs under control and repeat on the other side.
Programming relevance