Scorpion Stretch | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Flexors / Adductors

Secondary

Abs / Core

Quick Cues

1

Lie face down

2

Reach one leg to the opposite side

3

Feel the stretch in your spine

4

Breathe and relax

Equipment Needed

Bodyweight

Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended out to the sides.
Lift one foot off the floor and bend that knee.
Reach that foot across your body toward the opposite hand.
Let your hip and lower back rotate, but keep your chest and shoulders on the floor.
Go only as far as comfortable, feeling the stretch in your hip flexor and chest.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating sides.

Common Mistakes

Not reaching far enough across the body

Lifting the opposite shoulder off the ground

Holding the breath

Pro Tips

From all fours, thread one arm under your body and reach to the opposite side

Let your shoulder and temple touch the floor for a deep stretch

Hold for 15-20 seconds on each side

Your Progress

Variations

Thoracic Rotation

Open Book Stretch

Quadruped Rotation