Single Leg Circles
How to do it: Lie on your back with your arms by your sides—legs straight in front to start. Bend your right knee with the right foot flat on the floor. Lift your left leg until it’s perpendicular to the floor then slowly make a big circle clockwise. Reverse the direction and repeat on the other side. Aim for 3-5 reps per side in each direction. Perform 3 sets.
Pro tips: Keep your shoulders and pelvis on the floor. It’s OK if you can’t extend your leg all of the way. It’s more important to make sure you’re pelvis and shoulders are level to keep your abdominals active.
Saw
How to do it: Sit tall, on your butt with your legs wider than your hips. Reach your arms out to the side. Inhale and bring your belly button in. Twist to the left. Exhale and reach as far as you can toward the left foot. Have the pinky finger of the right hand outside of your left foot. Rotate your back arm until your thumb points towards the floor. Continue to reach forward for one breath. Then return and repeat on the other side. Perform 3-5 times per side. 3 sets total.
Pro tip: To get your abs involved more involved in this stretch, work on rotating from the waist.