IT Band and Glute Stretch

The IT Band and Glute Stretch is a stretching exercise. It primarily targets the abductors. Suitable for intermediate lifters.

Primary Muscles

abductors

Level

intermediate

Mechanic

none

Equipment

other

Category

stretching
IT Band and Glute Stretch - Step 0 IT Band and Glute Stretch - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg across your body to the opposite side, keeping the leg extended as you lay on the ground. This will be your starting position.
  2. Keeping your foot off of the floor, pull on the belt, using the tension to pull the toes up. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other side.

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