Setup: Bring your knee forward in line with your hip. Position your leg so you can press your shin towards the floor. Your gluteus medius muscles will activate. Lift your torso upright and continue to press your shin into the floor as you lower your torso towards the ground. Go only as far as you can press yourself back up (without your hands)

Use blocks to help control your movement

Target Muscle Group: Gluteus medius, IT bands

Associated Meridian: Gallbladder

Element: Wood

Supports: Hips, low back, relieve sciatica