KEY AREAS: Hip, Flexibility, Range of Motion, Lower Back, Sciatica Pain Reduction
START POSITION: Get into the Classic Plates Start Position.
NOTES: From the start position bring one foot up and place it across the top of the other leg, on the thigh just above the knee. Reach forward and clasp around the hamstring area of the other leg, just above the knee. Note that one arm should go through your legs and the other arm should go around the outside of the leg to be clasped. Then knot your fingers together to form a solid grip and gently start to pull the leg backwards towards your head. If your neck is uncomfortable then you can support it with a pillow. Hold for a few seconds and then repeat for the other leg. Be careful with this one because it creates a really big stretch onto what is essentially a very small (but important) muscle.