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Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
A kneeling stretch for the front of the hip, which tightens with long hours of sitting.
Demo by Cole, an AI coach.
- Works
- hip flexors; also quads
- Kit
- Mat
- Dose
- 30 seconds each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Kneel on your right knee on a mat with the left foot flat in front, both knees at about 90 degrees, hands on your hips.
While you move
- Tuck your tail under
- Squeeze the back glute
- Shift forward a little
- Ribs down, stand tall
Avoid
- Arching your lower back to go further
- Lunging so far forward the stretch moves to your knee
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.