Benefits: A slight modification from seated straddle to seated saddle with side reach can stretch your inner thighs, hamstring, side abs, and back.
How to:
- Take a seated position with your legs apart. You should have your legs comfortably far apart, but still be able to sit upright.
- Point your toes up to the ceiling. Place both hands on your right thigh, then slowly bend forward from your hips, reaching for your ankle with both hands. Try to keep a flat back, and avoid rounding your back towards the ceiling by stretching from the hips, rather than your back.
- Hold the stretch for 15 - 30 seconds, then return to the starting position and repeat 2-4 times.
- Repeat with the opposite leg.
