This helps breakdown any facial restrictions and improve adductor flexibility.
Strap Assisted Straight-Leg Stretch
This is a passive mobility exercise for the posterior chain.
- Starting Position:
- Supine
Begin in the supine posture by positioning yourself face up so that your back is on the floor. Start by safely anchoring the band around your foot and place both feet on a bolster. While Grasping the handles and your ankles in Dorsiflexion use the band to assist you lifting your leg by pulling on the band. Hold at the point of resistance, when resistance decreases pull the band towards you a little more and hold. Slowly lower your leg back down to the ground
Related Exercises
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This assisted pattern is to improve hip mobility and stability for the active straight leg raise pattern.
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This pattern is to improve hip mobility and stability for the active straight leg raise pattern with the use of a bolster.
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This helps breakdown any facial restrictions and improve calf flexibility.