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Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch

Lie face down and pull the belt looped around one foot with both hands. As knee and hip lift off the floor, tension builds in the hip flexors and quads.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Type: Stretching
Mechanic: Compound
Force direction: Static
Muscles: 1

Form sequence

01 · start
Lie face down on the floor, with a rope, belt, or band looped around one foot.
02 · pull and hold · Key step
Flex the knee and extend the hip of the leg to be stretched, using both hands to pull on the belt. Your knee and your hip should come off of the floor, creating tension in the hip flexors and quadriceps. Hold the stretch for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other leg.

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