Technique
Start in a kneeling position with one knee on an elevated surface and the other foot forward in a lunge position. Lean forward to increase the stretch intensity in your hip flexor and quad. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.
An advanced hip flexor and quadriceps stretch performed in a kneeling position with elevation that targets the hip flexors, quads, and glutes to improve hip mobility and flexibility.
Start in a kneeling position with one knee on an elevated surface and the other foot forward in a lunge position. Lean forward to increase the stretch intensity in your hip flexor and quad. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.
Begin in a kneeling position with one knee on an elevated surface and the other foot forward, ready to perform the elevated lunge stretch.
Hold the elevated lunge position with hips forward, feeling the increased stretch in the hip flexor and quad of the back leg.
Keep back knee on elevation, lean forward gently, breathe deeply, don't force the stretch
Lifting back knee, forcing the stretch too deep, not breathing, poor alignment
Increase elevation height, hold the stretch longer, or add gentle movement within the stretch.
Reduce elevation height, use a cushion under the back knee, or perform a standard kneeling lunge stretch.
Stop if you experience sharp pain in the hip, knee, or lower back. This stretch should feel like a gentle opening, not sharp pain. Avoid if you have knee injuries or poor balance.