Stretch and Surrender: # 47 Lying Quadriceps Stretch With Towel

Benefits: Improves flexibility of the quadriceps muscles.

METHOD: Lie on your right side. Make sure your back is straight and hips are aligned one on top of the other. Wrap a towel around the ankle of your left leg. Grab the ends of the towel with your left hand. Gently pull the towel, bending your left leg at the knee. Make sure your body is straight and your hips haven't rolled too forward or backward. Hold for 20-30 seconds. Release the towel and straighten the leg. Repeat twice. Roll onto your other side and repeat 3 times with your right leg.

Tip: If the Standing Quadriceps Stretch is too difficult (see yesterday's blog entry), this is a good alternative.