Technique
Start in a kneeling position with one knee on the ground and the other foot forward in a lunge position. Lean forward slightly to feel the stretch in your hip flexor and quad. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.
A hip flexor and quadriceps stretch performed in a kneeling position that targets the hip flexors, quads, and glutes to improve hip mobility and reduce lower body tension.
Start in a kneeling position with one knee on the ground and the other foot forward in a lunge position. Lean forward slightly to feel the stretch in your hip flexor and quad. Hold the stretch and breathe deeply.
Begin in a kneeling position with one knee on the ground and the other foot forward, ready to perform the lunge stretch.
Hold the lunge position with hips forward, feeling the stretch in the hip flexor and quad of the back leg.
Keep back knee down, lean forward gently, breathe deeply, don't force the stretch
Lifting back knee, forcing the stretch too deep, not breathing, poor alignment
Hold the stretch longer, add gentle movement, or increase the forward lean.
Reduce the forward lean, use a cushion under the back knee, or perform a standing hip flexor 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.