Why would you stretch legs on floor with toes pointed inward?

fanofladyvols · 11-14-19, 07:30 PM

So I was doing a Taebo and after a series of floor stretches, Billy has you extend your legs, point your toes inward touching and then lean over reaching towards the toes.

I just don't remember ever doing that or in any other video.

Anyone have an idea why he directs us to do that?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Taiga · 11-14-19, 08:02 PM

That position better targets areas of your hip abductors/external rotator muscles (and a slightly different region of the calf)----areas often worked in kickboxing.

This page has a few illustrations to help you visualize. HTH.

carly · 11-14-19, 08:42 PM

I'm a vintage Tae Bo fan, yet I don't remember this stretch. (I often skipped over the stretching parts.)

This info is good to know since I have tight exterior rotator hip abductors. BTW, when I read this post I had to immediately sit on the floor with my legs stretched out and toes pointed inward.

fanofladyvols · 11-14-19, 08:57 PM

Haha...well I dont know about you, but usually I ease into that stretch and bend my knees slightly to avoid discomfort.

I did notice I could straighten my legs right away with toes in.

fanofladyvols · 11-14-19, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taiga

That position better targets areas of your hip abductors/external rotator muscles (and a slightly different region of the calf)----areas often worked in kickboxing.

This page has a few illustrations to help you visualize. HTH.

Thank you Taiga!! (And Carly for making me laugh

)

Taiga · 11-15-19, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carly

........This info is good to know since I have tight exterior rotator hip abductors.....

FYI, asymmetrical block stretch does an excellent job at getting into those areas. It can be a bit intense but modifications are shown in the clip

Usia · 11-15-19, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carly

BTW, when I read this post I had to immediately sit on the floor with my legs stretched out and toes pointed inward.

I did the same and I don't even do Taebo!

fanofladyvols · 11-15-19, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taiga

FYI, asymmetrical block stretch does an excellent job at getting into those areas. It can be a bit intense but modifications are shown in the clip

"Ohhhh there's a MIGHTY stretch there!"

"..and into those FABULOUS buttocks muscles.."

Taiga that felt WONDERFUL!
(BONUS... justified my second yoga block purchase which was formerly based on the fact that it was grey and looked good on my yoga mat ;-) )

Once again...thank you!!!

Vantreesta · 11-15-19, 10:25 AM

Asymmetrical forward bend is one of my favorite stretches!

monterey vidiot · 11-15-19, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

So I was doing a Taebo and after a series of floor stretches, Billy has you extend your legs, point your toes inward touching and then lean over reaching towards the toes.

Please tell us the title of that Tae Bo!

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11-14-19, 07:30 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Why would you stretch legs on floor with toes pointed inward? So I was doing a Taebo and after a series of floor stretches, Billy has you extend your legs, point your toes inward touching and then lean over reaching towards the toes. I just don't remember ever doing that or in any other video. Anyone have an idea why he directs us to do that? Thanks for your thoughts! __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

11-14-19, 08:02 PM
Taiga Join Date: May 2006	That position better targets areas of your hip abductors/external rotator muscles (and a slightly different region of the calf)----areas often worked in kickboxing. This page has a few illustrations to help you visualize. HTH. __________________ Taiga

11-14-19, 08:42 PM
carly Join Date: May 2004 Location: Georgia	I'm a vintage Tae Bo fan, yet I don't remember this stretch. (I often skipped over the stretching parts.) This info is good to know since I have tight exterior rotator hip abductors. BTW, when I read this post I had to immediately sit on the floor with my legs stretched out and toes pointed inward.

11-14-19, 08:57 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Haha...well I dont know about you, but usually I ease into that stretch and bend my knees slightly to avoid discomfort. I did notice I could straighten my legs right away with toes in. __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

11-15-19, 10:25 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Asymmetrical forward bend is one of my favorite stretches! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness