18 Stretches to prepare you for doing the splits

6. Stretching the back of the thigh (first exercise)

1. The starting position is lying on your back, one leg is straight, extended upward, the other is bent at the knee and stands on the floor.
2. With both hands, grab a straight leg by the lower leg. As you exhale, pull your leg towards the body. Do not bend in the lower back, do not tilt the pelvis to the side.