Kneeling Trip Planar Hip Flexor Stretch

This is a great alternative for those who feel unsteady in the standing version of this stretch.

Focus:

  • Stagger your feet into a lunge position and then the back knee to the ground

  • Keep hips square and press them forward until you begin to feel a stretch in you back leg hip

  • Stretch 1: hold in this lunge position for 30sec

  • Stretch 2: Rotate your back arm across your body and hold for 30 sec

  • Stretch 3: Reach your back arm up and over your head and hold for 30 sec

Suggested Frequency:

30 sec per stretch, per side – 2-3 times a day

Who should perform this?

Individuals who suffer from hip flexor tension and/or low back pain. Additionally this is a great exercise for people who spend their day seated at a desk or in a car!

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