Standing Hip Flexor Stretch


Instructions

  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • Step forward with your right foot
  • Bend your right knee and lower your hips until your left leg is straight and your right knee is at a 90-degree angle
  • Place your hands on your right thigh
  • Push your hips forward, keeping your back straight
  • You should feel the stretch in the front of your left hip
  • Hold the stretch for 30 seconds
  • Relax and repeat the same steps on the other side

Benefits

  • Hip flexors: The hip flexors are a group of muscles that help move the hip joint. Stretching these muscles can help to improve range of motion in the hips, reduce hip and lower back pain, and improve posture.
  • Quadriceps: The quadriceps are a group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh. Stretching the quads can help to increase flexibility in the thigh region, reduce tension in the knee joint and improve posture.
  • Abdominals: The abdominals are a group of muscles located in the abdominal region. Stretching the abdominals can help to improve posture, reduce back pain, and improve core strength and stability.
  • Glutes: The glutes are a group of muscles located in the buttocks region. Stretching the glutes can help to improve flexibility in the hip region, reduce lower back pain, and improve posture.