Pigeon stretch
Pigeon stretch
Difficulty: Moderate
Target Muscles: Hip rotators, hip flexors, hamstrings
Benefits:
Lower body flexibility
Hip mobility for injury prevention
Instructions:
Begin on all fours.
Step one knee forward, turning it to the side and placing it at an angle in front of the hips.
Stretch the other leg out behind you to be flat on the floor, knee down. Be sure the hips are square to the front and the weight is evenly distributed.
Once in the stretch, gaze up.
Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds then release. Repeat on the other side.