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Kneeling Hip Flexor

Kneel on a mat, plant the right foot forward and extend the left leg back with the top of the foot down. Shift your weight forward to feel the hip stretch.

Difficulty: Beginner
Type: Stretching
Mechanic: Isolation
Force direction: Static
Muscles: 1

Form sequence

01 · position
Kneel on a mat and bring your right knee up so the bottom of your foot is on the floor and extend your left leg out behind you so the top of your foot is on the floor.
02 · shift forward · Key step
Shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.

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