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Flexibility exercise

Hip Flexor Stretch

How to do it

  1. Kneel on one knee with the other foot planted flat on the floor in front of you, forming right angles at the hips and knees.
  2. Rest both hands lightly on the front thigh for balance.
  3. Shift your weight forward over the front foot while squeezing the glute of the kneeling-side leg.
  4. Shift forward only until you feel a stretch along the front of the hip and thigh on the kneeling side.
  5. Breathe steadily and hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  6. Return to the start with control and switch sides.

Muscles worked

Hip FlexorsGroup of muscles including the iliopsoas responsible for lifting the thigh toward the torso. All Hip Flexors exercises

Related Hip Flexors exercises

90/90 Hip StretchCobra StretchCouch StretchFlutter KickGlute Stretch (Pigeon)High Knees
Type
Flexibility
Primary muscles
Hip Flexors
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