Exercise Lab

Hip-Flexor Stretch -- Standing

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Stretches hip flexors

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Description

  • Repeat with the opposite side.
  • Stand with your right foot about 18 inches behind you, and place both hands on your hips.
  • Tuck your tail bone under and contract your abdominal muscles.
  • Keeping the above position, push your hips straight forward.

ProTip

  • Push your pelvis forward

Mistakes

  • Excessively arching the lower back
  • Not pushing the hips forward