5 Methods to Increase Outer Thigh Flexibility, You Must Try!

Today let's chat about the flexibility of the outer thigh.

In yoga practice, we often focus more on the flexibility and strength of the back of the thigh, the side, and the inner side, but the attention given to the outer thigh is relatively lacking.

I often share with you all that yoga is about balance. Balance between body and mind, flexibility and strength balance, balance of the body sides, balance of front and back and left and right. We focus on stretching the calf muscle on the back of the thigh, the inner thigh muscle, and the front thigh muscles, but we often ignore the flexibility of the outer thigh; it's an imbalance, and imbalances cause problems.

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If we don't understand the consequences, we can't properly emphasize their importance. We constantly stretch the back of the thigh and the sides, forgetting about the flexibility of the outer thigh. A holistic approach is key, otherwise, short muscles will limit the completion and performance of the postures,

Here's the picture,

Professionally, we don't need to worry about the anatomical knowledge. Just look at the picture. Assuming the flexibility of the front, back, and inner thighs is good, but if the outer thigh, outer hip muscles, and flexibility are poor, imagine that the outer edge of the picture is tightened and tied into a knot. It's very obvious that:

• 1, The knee and hip joints will be affected.
• 2, It's not aesthetically pleasing and affects walking posture.

These are the visible effects. There are also invisible effects,

• 3, The gall bladder meridian is blocked.

The gall bladder meridian passes through the outer thigh. If you're interested in health, you've probably heard of tapping the gall bladder meridian, which is to move back and forth along the seam of the outer thigh. If the outer thigh is flexible enough, the gall bladder meridian won't be blocked.

• 4, Many yoga postures cannot be done.

For example, yoga warrior pose, square pose, pigeon pose, these postures requiring outer thigh flexibility, you just can't do them.

Now that we understand its importance, let's look at how to increase the flexibility of the outer thigh.

1, Foam roller relaxation

• As shown in the picture, place your left arm under your right leg to support the body, and place the foam roller on the outer side of your right thigh, rolling back and forth.
• During the rolling, if you encounter pain points, hold for a few seconds.
• About 30 seconds each, three sets.

2, Simple spinal twist

This is a good movement for stretching the outer thigh and hips.

• Sit on a mat, legs extended, bend your right knee, place your right foot on the outer side of your left leg,
• Maintain upright posture with the pelvic rim, keep the spine upright.
• Inhale, extend your arms to the side, and exhale, move your arms to bend your body to the right, use your elbow to press on the outer side of your right knee, and use your right hand to support the ground, and look in the direction of your right shoulder.
• Hold for 3-5 breaths and then practice the other side.
• The simple spinal twist can also be done lying down.

3, Swan Pose

Enter the arch pose,

• Bend your right knee, place your right small foot on the outer side of your body, keep the pelvic rim stable, and keep the spine upright.
• Inhale, extend your body forward into the swan pose, and keep your hands reaching up to the sky.
• Hold for 2-3 minutes and then practice the other side.
• 4, Stretch strap stretch
• Lie on your back on the mat, legs extended,
• Lift your right leg upward, and place the stretch strap on your right foot, and use your left hand to grip the stretch strap ends.

Exhale, use your hand to stretch the strap to stretch your right leg towards your left side, and look in the direction of your right shoulder.

Hold for 30 seconds and then return to the correct position and practice the other side.

• 5, Peacock Pose
• Stand in mountain pose on the mat, with your hands supporting your hips and your center of gravity shifted to your right foot.
• Inhale, raise your left leg upward to circle around your right thigh, and hook your left heel with your right foot.
• Exhale, enter the peacock pose by bending your knees.

Hold for 5-8 breaths and then practice the other leg.

The peacock pose is different from the other pure stretching movements, it combines strength and stretching. This posture can also be completed while lying down.

• Yoga is about balance. Life should be balanced, and the body should also be balanced. When practicing the flexibility of the outer thigh, don't forget the outer thigh!
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