Exercise
IT Band and Glute Stretch
Also known as: it band stretch, iliotibial band stretch, glute stretch with strap, lying it band stretch
IT Band and Glute Stretch is an exercise for the abductors. Main target: abductors. Also works: gluteus maximus and gluteus medius. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStretching
Muscles worked
How to do it
- 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.
Similar exercises
Lying Bent Leg Groin
Other
Adductors
Lying Hamstring
Other
Biceps femorisSemitendinosus & semimembranosus
Quad Stretch
Other
Rectus femoris
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Other
Biceps femoris
Standing Elevated Quad Stretch
Other
Rectus femoris
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Other
Biceps femoris
Alternatives with other equipment
Side Leg Raises
Bodyweight
Abductors
Iliotibial Tract-SMR
Foam roll
Abductors
Band Hip Abductions
Bands
Abductors
Thigh Abductor
Machine
AbductorsGluteus medius
Barbell Deadlift
Barbell
Lower backGluteus maximusBiceps femoris
Dumbbell Lunges
Dumbbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisGluteus maximus
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