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Seated Straddle Stretch demonstrationForm illustration

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Mobility / Bodyweight

Seated Straddle Stretch

A wide-legged seated stretch for the inner thighs and hamstrings, folding the torso forward between the legs.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Lower Back

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit with your legs straight and spread wide in a V.

  2. 02

    Keep your back long and hinge forward from the hips.

  3. 03

    Walk your hands forward along the floor.

  4. 04

    Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.