Low Lunge with Quad Stretch
"This variation of the low lunge stretches the front of your thigh and the hip flexor," Jaffe says.
From a low lunge, draw the right knee over your right ankle, allowing the shinbone to be perpendicular to the floor. Gently lift your left toes off the floor, reach around and grab the left foot with the left hand. Then turn your hips and heart forward and draw the left foot in toward the left hip. Extend your right hand in the air and place it down to the right of your left foot, twisting your chest to face the left side and allowing your head to tilt back so you can see the sky.
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Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana)
"The twisted triangle pose targets the outer hip and IT Band to prevent runner's knee," Jaffe says.
With your left foot forward (about two to three feet in front of your right foot), align your heels. Keep your pelvis level and pointing straight to the floor and in alignment with your neck and chest. Then rotate your torso toward your left foot, placing your right wrist directly under your shoulders and extending your left hand to the sky. If you're still working toward touching the ground with your right hand, place a block under your hand for additional support.
Remember to repeat every pose on the opposite side to ensure that your body is balanced and fully stretched.
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