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Hip Flexion - Seated Isohold

November 18, 2009

Starting Position

  • Sit on a bench with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

Procedure

  • Place your hands just above one knee, then raise that same knee straight up.
  • Resist the movement with your hands until you feel tension in the muscles on the front of your hip.
  • Hold for the prescribed amount of time, then switch legs and repeat the movement.

Coaching keys

  • Sit tall and avoid the temptation to bend forward.
  • Keep your toes pulled up toward your shins as you perform the move.

You Should Feel It

  • Working the front of your upper thigh.

Tags: Hip, Hip Flexors

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