Banded IT-Band Stretch

A lying stretch that uses a band to draw one leg across the body and target the outer thigh and hip.

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with a band around one raised foot.
2. Hold the band with the opposite hand.
3. Draw the straight leg across your body toward the floor.
4. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
5. Switch sides and repeat.

Tips

• Keep both shoulders down on the floor.
• Stop when you feel a stretch along the outer thigh.

Muscles

Primary: Abductors

Secondary: Glutes (max), Glutes (medius)