Hip flexor stretch

Where you'll feel it

How to do it

1. Kneel on one knee (padded) with the other foot flat in front.
2. Tuck the pelvis under by squeezing the glute of the kneeling leg.
3. Shift the hips forward gently until you feel a stretch at the front of the back hip.
4. Hold, breathing slowly, then switch sides.

Common mistakes

• Arching the lower back to go further — tuck the pelvis instead.
• Lunging forward a long way — a small shift with the pelvis tucked is enough.
• Kneeling on a hard floor — pad the knee.

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