Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Kneel on one knee with the opposite foot planted forward, tuck your tailbone under, squeeze the back glute, and shift your hips forward to stretch the hip flexor of the kneeling leg. Alternate sides.

45s each sideAdvancedLyingNo equipment

How to do the Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Kneel on one knee with the opposite foot planted forward.
Tuck your tailbone under.
Squeeze the back glute.
And shift your hips forward to stretch the hip flexor of the kneeling leg. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Hips, Quads.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Hip Bursitis, Sciatica.

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