How to do the lying figure four stretch

Instructions for lying figure four:
Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, cross your left ankle over your right knee and grab the back of the right knee with both hands.
Pull your right leg toward your chest while keeping your lower back on the floor.
What does lying figure four help with?
FlexibilityWhat areas does lying figure four exercise?
Hips, Glutes, Lower Back, IT BandHow is lying figure four performed?
FloorWhen should you avoid lying figure four?
Pregnancy, OsteoporosisOther stretches to explore:








