How to do the seated figure four stretch

Instructions for seated figure four:

Sitting on the edge of your chair with your back straight, place your left ankle on your right knee and gently lean forward.

What does seated figure four help with?

Flexibility

What areas does seated figure four exercise?

Glutes, Hips, Lower Back, IT Band

How is seated figure four performed?

Sitting

When should you avoid seated figure four?

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