Standing hip flexor stretch
A split-stance hip flexor stretch done standing, a knee-friendly option when kneeling is uncomfortable.
BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 20 sec per side
How to do it
- Stand in a long split stance with your left foot forward and your right heel lifted.
- Rest your hands on your hips and stand tall.
- Tuck your tailbone under and squeeze your right glute.
- Bend your front knee and 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 back leg long and your ribs down.
- Hold a wall or chair for balance if you need to.
Muscles worked
Hip flexorsQuads