Kneeling hip flexor stretch
A half-kneeling stretch that opens the front of the hip, a welcome reset after long hours of sitting.
BeginnerMatLow impactSuggested: 20 sec per side
How to do it
- Kneel on your right knee with your left foot flat on the floor in front of you.
- Stack your shoulders over your hips and rest your hands on your hips.
- Tuck your tailbone under and gently squeeze your right glute.
- Shift your hips forward until you feel a stretch at the front of your right hip.
- Hold, breathing slowly, then switch sides.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Keep your torso tall instead of arching your lower back.
- Pad your back knee with a folded mat or towel.
- Keep your front knee tracking over your toes rather than caving inward.
Muscles worked
Hip flexorsQuads