Hip Flexor Stretches:
The hip flexors are very important to stretch because most adults experience tightness in this area causing instability in the hips. Both stretches pictured here are the same stretch, but for the one using the bench you won’t have to get on your knees. This can be beneficial for an individual who has knee problems or is not comfortable getting on the ground.
- The first stretch, without the bench, is performed by kneeling on one knee with front and back leg bent at a 90-degree angle. Squeeze the buttocks of the side being stretched, while rotating the pelvis posteriorly. Slowly move body forward until a mild tension is achieved in the front of the hip being stretched. As a progression raise the arm on the side being stretched and side bend to the opposite side and rotate posteriorly.
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
- To perform this stretch with a bench, just place your back knee on a bench and use the same technique as the floor stretch. It will stretch the same muscles
Bench Hip Flexor Stretch
- This stretch will emphasize the iliacus, psoas major, rectus femoris and psoas minor.
This is the 6th of our Top Ten Stretches Series of posts. Stay tuned for the more great articles on Stretching and Flexibility.
- Quadriceps Stretch
- Calves Stretch
- Achilles and Soleus Stretch
- Adductor Stretch
- Abductor Stretch
- Hip Flexors
- Low Back Stretch
- Triceps & Lats Stretch
- Abdominal Stretches
Tags: hip flexors, Static Stretching, Stretch
