Flexibility exercise
Hip Flexor Stretch (Couch)
How to do it
- Kneel in front of a couch or bench with the rear foot propped up on the seat and the shin resting against the backrest or cushion.
- Place the front foot flat on the floor directly under that knee.
- Raise your torso upright and squeeze the glute on the rear-leg side.
- Shift your hips forward and slightly down until you feel a stretch along the front of the rear hip and thigh.
- Breathe evenly and hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Ease out of the position with control before switching legs.
Muscles worked
Hip FlexorsGroup of muscles including the iliopsoas responsible for lifting the thigh toward the torso. All Hip Flexors exercises
QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises
Related Hip Flexors exercises
- Type
- Flexibility
- Primary muscles
- Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
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- Time
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