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Flexibility exercise

Hip Flexor Stretch (Standing)

How to do it

  1. Stand tall and step one foot back into a long stance with both feet pointed forward.
  2. Bend the front knee while keeping the rear leg straight and the rear heel lifted.
  3. Tuck the pelvis slightly and squeeze the glute on the rear-leg side.
  4. Shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch along the front of the rear hip.
  5. Breathe steadily and hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  6. Step back to standing with control and switch legs.

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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