HIP STRETCH - WALL CROSS LEGS
Stretch the hip muscles through wall-supported cross-leg positioning.
How to Perform
- Stand along the side of the pool and hold the edge with one hand.
- Cross one foot in front of the other and lean your hips into the pool wall.
- Feel the stretch in your hip at the wall and hold for 20-30 seconds.
- Turn around and cross the other foot in front to stretch the other hip.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Lean hips gently into the wall. Keep feet planted. Feel the stretch on the outside of the hip.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute hip or glute injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.
Additional Safety Notes: Never force the stretch. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements controlled.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase hold time to 45 seconds. Increase lean pressure.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Reduce hold time to 10 seconds. Decrease lean pressure.