Thomas Stretch (Hip Flexor Table Edge)
Lie on the edge of a table or bed, hug one knee to your chest, and let the opposite leg hang toward the floor to feel the hip flexor and quad stretch. Alternate sides.
How to do the Thomas Stretch (Hip Flexor Table Edge)
- Lie on the edge of a table or bed.
- Hug one knee to your chest.
- And let the opposite leg hang toward the floor to feel the hip flexor and quad stretch. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Quads, Hips.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Hip Bursitis, Lower Back Pain.
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