Banded World’s Greatest Stretch

BANDED WORLD’S GREATEST STRETCH

The banded world’s greatest stretch exercise targets the hip flexors of the kneeling leg, the hamstrings and glutes of the front leg, and the upper and mid back. Loop a strong pullup assist band around the back of your upper thigh and anchor it to a stable object in front of you. Start in a split squat position and lean forward with your torso to add a stretch to the kneeling leg’s hip flexor. Place one hand on the floor opposite to the front foot. Rotate your up up towards the ceiling leading with your upper back and shoulders. Return to the starting position to complete a repetition.

Structures Involved:

• Thoracic Spine

• Hip Flexors

  • Iliossoas

  • Rectus Femoris

• Hamstrings

• Gluteus Maximus

• Serratus Posterior Superior

• Rhomboids

• Trapezius

• Obliques

Related Conditions:

• Strength and Conditioning

• Squat Warm Up

• Hip Impingement

• Running Warm Up

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