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Low Lunge Hip Flexor Stretch (Anjaneyasana)

Step one foot forward into a lunge, lower the back knee to the floor, shift your hips forward and down, and reach your arms overhead to deepen the hip flexor stretch. Alternate sides.

45s each sideIntermediateLyingNo equipment

How to do the Low Lunge Hip Flexor Stretch (Anjaneyasana)

  1. Step one foot forward into a lunge.
  2. Lower the back knee to the floor.
  3. Shift your hips forward and down.
  4. And reach your arms overhead to deepen the hip flexor stretch. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Hips, Quads, Lower Back.

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

Body Fix walks you through the Low Lunge Hip Flexor Stretch (Anjaneyasana) with a guided timer, demo video, and progressions. Free on iOS.

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This page is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See peer-reviewed sources for these recommendations, and always consult a qualified healthcare provider for new, severe, or persistent symptoms.