Wall Hip Flexor Stretch
Instructions
- Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder width apart
- Place your hands on the wall at shoulder height
- Step backward with one foot, keeping the heel of that foot on the ground
- Bend the other leg, keeping the knee in line with the hip and focus on pushing your hips forward
- You should feel a stretch in the front of the hip of the leg that is stepped back
- Hold this position for 20-30 seconds
- Repeat on the other side
Benefits
- Hip Flexors: The Wall Hip Flexor Stretch helps to lengthen and strengthen the muscles in the hip area, including the hip flexors, which can become tight from excessive sitting or other activities. This stretch can improve hip mobility and flexibility, reduce pain and discomfort in the hips, improve posture, and increase range of motion in the hips.
- Glutes: The Wall Hip Flexor Stretch can help to target and strengthen the glute muscles, which are important for good posture, balance, and stability. This stretch can help to reduce tension and tightness in the glutes, improve range of motion, and increase strength and power in the glutes.
- Lower Back: The Wall Hip Flexor Stretch can help to reduce tightness and tension in the lower back, which can be caused by poor posture or weak glute or hip flexor muscles. This stretch can increase flexibility and range of motion in the lower back, reduce pain and discomfort, improve posture, and increase strength and stability in the lower back.