IT Band Foam Roll
IT Band Foam Roll provides stability and movement in the knee and protects and strengthens the lateral thigh. It is also helpful for hip rotation, extension, and sideways movements.
BEGINNER
Standing IT Band Stretch
Standing IT Band Stretch helps extend, abduct, and rotate your hip. It also helps stabilize and move your knee's side while protecting the outer thigh.
Instructions
- Stand up straight and cross one leg in front of the other. Raise one arm above your head. This should be an arm on the same side as the back leg.
- Lean-to one side until you feel a stretch and hold for a set amount of time. Return to starting position.
Tips
- Avoid stretching too much. Relax the stretch and hold it in a slightly uncomfortable spot.
- Avoid twisting the hip. Keep your hips straight throughout the stretch.
Alternative Exercises
Lying Glute Stretch
Lying Glute Stretch can help relieve tightness and tension. It may also help reduce discomforts, such as low back pain or tightness in your hips.
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