The most common IT band stretch (crossing one leg behind the other and driving the hip out to the side) is more of a tensor fascia latae stretch, which could be helpful if the TFL is tight.

The iliotibial band (ITB), or ‘IT band’ as it’s ... ‘At the top of the leg, your glutes and tensor fascia latae muscles (TFL) insert into it and are able to control some of the tension ...

The clamshell exercise is known to target key muscles such as the gluteus medius and minimus, along with the tensor fasciae latae and external ... with resistance band: Position the band above ...