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Iliotibial Tract-SMR

Foam roll Abductors

The Iliotibial Tract-SMR is a stretching movement that targets your abductors. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Iliotibial Tract-SMR

  1. Lie on your side with the foam roll positioned under your outer thigh just below the hip.
  2. Stack your top foot on the floor for support and prop yourself on your forearm.
  3. Roll slowly from the hip down to just above the knee, pausing 20–30 seconds on tender spots.
  4. Control the pressure with your supporting arm—don't dump your full bodyweight onto the roll.

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