Quad / Hip Flexor Stretch - Kneeling Back Foot Up
January 7, 2009
Starting Position
- Linear half kneeling (one knee on ground) with back knee on soft mat or pad with back foot elevated on physio ball or bench
Procedure
- While keeping a slight forward lean of the torso, tighten the core and contract (tighten) the glute of the leg with the knee on the ground
- Maintaining this posture, shift the entire body slightly forward
- Exhale and hold the stretch for two seconds
- Relax and repeat
Coaching Keys
- Avoid excessive arching in your back
You Should Feel It
- Stretching in the front of hip and upper thigh
Tags:
Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Regeneration, Stretching, Flexibility
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