Begin standing upright with your legs straight and hip-width apart from each other.

Loop the stretch band twice around the foot of the leg that you want stretch first.Then bring the band over your opposite shoulder holding it in your palm firmly.

Step forward with your free leg and lower yourself into a lunge position. The knee lunging forward should come to a 90° or less angle with your foot firmly planted on the floor.

Simultaneously with your free hand, carefully lower yourself so that the thigh of your foot that has the band looped around it is at a 45° angle or lower to the floor.

Remain in this position for 20 to 30 seconds.

Relax for 20 seconds.

Then repeat for your other leg.

Notes: If you feel too much pressure on your knee you can put towels under your knee or use a mat or mattress.