Reclined Bound Angle

A gentle passive stretching position that targets the inner thighs and hip flexors while lying on your back.

Instructions

1. Lie on your back on a comfortable surface or exercise mat.
2. Bend both knees and bring your feet together, allowing your knees to fall out to the sides.
3. Position your feet as close to your glutes as comfortable while maintaining the knees-out position.
4. Let gravity gently stretch your inner thighs and hip muscles.
5. You can place your hands on your inner thighs or let your arms rest at your sides.
6. Relax completely and breathe deeply while maintaining this position.
7. Hold this stretch for 30-60 seconds or longer as tolerated.

Tips

• This is a gentle, passive stretch—do not force your knees down.
• The stretch intensity can be increased slightly by gently pressing on the inner thighs.
• This position is excellent for relaxation and flexibility improvement.
• Breathing deeply helps relax the muscles into a more comfortable stretch.
• This stretch is particularly beneficial after lower body workouts.