Assisted back scale

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (long)
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

Technique

1. Find support to help you keep your balance.
2. Stand on one leg and pivot your hip to bring your torso and back leg to a horizontal position.
3. Hold that position for a while, then repeat on the other side.

Form tips

1. Do not let your hips open to the side: maintain them parallel to the ground.
2. Your upper body and back leg should be aligned and horizontal.

Similar Exercises

• Warrior 3
• Standing quad stretch
• Assisted ring lunge
• Ring Lunge
• Bow stance

Equipment

• Ground (standing)