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Hip/Knee

Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Kneeling stretch for the front of the hip after sitting or sprint work.

  • Mobility
  • Stretch

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
30 sec each side
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Form cues

  • Do not arch the low back

How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Kneel on one knee with the other foot forward (lunge position).
  2. Gently tuck the pelvis under (posterior tilt).
  3. Shift slightly forward until you feel a stretch in the front of the back-leg hip.
  4. Hold, then switch.