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How to do it
Lie on your side with your hips and knees bent and your feet together. Lift the upper knee without separating your feet or rolling your pelvis backward, then lower with control.
Form cues
- Keep your feet together.
- Keep your pelvis still.
- Open only as far as you can control.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
HipKneeLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.