To Perform the Anterior Oblique Sling Stretch:

1. Begin in a standing position with your left foot facing straight ahead and your right foot turned out 90 degrees (figure 1).
   
   
2. Next, take a wide step to the right (figure 2).
   From this position rotate your hips toward the right leg, and perform a posterior pelvic tilt.
   
   NOTE: This rotation and posterior pelvic tilt are subtle movements, but when done properly you should feel a light stretch in the left hip.
   
   
3. Holding this pelvic position, bend your right knee and slide your trunk forward toward your right foot. As you do this, you should feel the stretch increase primarily in the left hip and groin (figure 3).
   
   NOTE: To ensure this stretch is effective, make sure that your knee is positioned directly over the foot as you slide your upper body toward your right foot. Do not allow the knee to roll to the inside of the foot, and do not allow the knee to progress beyond the toes. If you are having difficulty with this stretch, it is an indication that you need to step out further with your right foot, or you have not positioned the pelvis properly.
   
   
4. Hold this stretch for 15-30 seconds and then repeat on the opposite side.
   
   

Figure 1

Figure 3