
Static stretch
Standing IT-band side lean
Outside of hip and thigh
- Setup
- Wall or stable support
- Focus
- Hips and glutes
Step by step
- Stand beside a support and cross the outer leg behind the inner leg.
- Reach the outer-side arm overhead and lean gently toward the support.
- Switch sides.
Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.
Review source: Mayo basic stretches — Iliotibial band stretch