How to Do Figure 4 Stretch & What are its Benefits?

• Lie face-up on the floor or your bed and slowly raise both legs such that both knees come close to your chest. Place right shin just above left knee such that your legs resemble the figure 4. Hold your left thigh with both hands and gently pull towards the chest. Hold this pose for a couple of seconds 20 seconds.
• Repeat this pose with the other leg.
• Do as many repetitions as possible for best results.

Figure 4 exercise is a good post running stretch. This exercise is also useful for people with stiff back and helps improve the range of motion of the spine.