1. Begin by standing upright with your feet positioned wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
2. Shift your weight to one side as you bend that knee and push your hips back. Keep the other leg straight with the foot firmly planted on the ground.
3. Lower your body into a side lunge position, keeping your back straight and your head facing forward. You should feel a stretch on the inner thigh of your straight leg.
4. Place your hands on the bent knee to ensure balance and enhance the stretch.
5. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into it.
6. Slowly push yourself back to the starting position and repeat the stretch on the opposite side.
7. Perform the stretch 2-3 times on each side.
Maintain proper form by keeping the bent knee in line with the foot, avoiding letting the knee go past the toes to prevent undue stress on the knee joint. Keep the body upright and the core engaged throughout the stretch.
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