How to Do a Pretzel Lift
Sit on the floor., Angle one knee in front., Bend the other knee behind you.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Sit on the floor.
Roll out a yoga or exercise mat, and sit in the center.
Sit with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Draw your abdomen in towards your spine to engage your muscles as you do this exercise., Whichever leg you are not working will be in front.
With the thigh extending straight from the hip, bend the knee at a 90 degree angle.
The front thigh should be extended straight from your hip.
It needs to rest completely against the floor., The back leg will be the one that is lifted.
Pull back the leg behind your hip and bend it.
The back knee must stay behind your hip at all times.
Resist bringing it forward to be parallel with your hip.When you are in position, your legs should be almost in the splits. -
Step 2: Angle one knee in front.
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Step 3: Bend the other knee behind you.
Detailed Guide
Roll out a yoga or exercise mat, and sit in the center.
Sit with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Draw your abdomen in towards your spine to engage your muscles as you do this exercise., Whichever leg you are not working will be in front.
With the thigh extending straight from the hip, bend the knee at a 90 degree angle.
The front thigh should be extended straight from your hip.
It needs to rest completely against the floor., The back leg will be the one that is lifted.
Pull back the leg behind your hip and bend it.
The back knee must stay behind your hip at all times.
Resist bringing it forward to be parallel with your hip.When you are in position, your legs should be almost in the splits.
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