GymPlan AIIT Band and Glute Stretch
IT Band and Glute Stretch is an intermediate stretching that mainly works your abductors (outer hips).
💪 Abductors (outer hips)🏋️ Other📈 Intermediate🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the it band and glute stretch
- Loop a belt, rope, or band around one of your feet, and swing that leg across your body to the opposite side, keeping the leg extended as you lay on the ground. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your foot off of the floor, pull on the belt, using the tension to pull the toes up. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary: Abductors (outer hips)
Sets and reps
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
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What muscles does the it band and glute stretch work?
It mainly works your abductors (outer hips).
How many sets and reps of it band and glute stretch should I do?
Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.
Is the it band and glute stretch good for beginners?
It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.