8 Stretches You Should be Doing Every Day

Foam Roll Iliotibial Band

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Foam Roll Iliotibial Band

This is another stretch that focuses on that abductors—the muscles on the outsides of your hips that are often very tight as a result of constant sitting and little motion throughout the day. This stretch is a little more difficult, but is well worth the effort—it is one of the best isolation hip stretches.

To perform the Foam Roll Iliotibial Band

1. Lay on your side, with your bottom leg placed onto a foam roller, with the roller halfway up your thigh. The opposite leg can be crossed in front of you.

2. Place as much weight as possible on your bottom leg, relaxing the muscles of the leg you are stretching.

3. Roll your leg over the foam from your hip to your knee, pausing for 10-30 seconds when you feel the stretch. Repeat with the opposite leg.

Click here to watch the video of the foam roll iliotibial band stretch before attempting it, as it can be confusing at first. Get the hang of it, though, and you’ll feel more limber than ever before!