==THE COUCH STRETCH== To me, the couch stretch is a "hip opener" it is not just a stretch for tight hips. Think about it this way, if you can increase your capacity to open your hips, you will be able to access the full potential of your glutes. That little bit of extra drive could be the difference in you locking out that one rep max deadlift or getting a no lift. On first glance, the couch stretch looks pretty simple, put your knee up against a wall or foot on a bench and sit up. Most people w