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Banded IT-Band Stretch
A lying stretch that uses a band to draw one leg across the body and target the outer thigh and hip.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- abductors · gluteus maximus · gluteus medius
- Goals
- mobility
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Category
- Stretching
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Lie on your back with a band around one raised foot.
- Hold the band with the opposite hand.
- Draw the straight leg across your body toward the floor.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep both shoulders down on the floor.
- Stop when you feel a stretch along the outer thigh.