Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
The kneeling hip flexor stretch with the back leg crossed behind the front one, curtsy-fashion; the crossed line reaches the front and the outside of the back hip.
How to do it
Setup
From standing, step one leg back and across behind the other into a low lunge, the back knee on the floor, hands hanging beside the front foot.
Steps
- Sink the hips down and forward until the front of the back hip stretches.
- Keep the chest over the hips, the hands only brushing the floor.
- Hold and breathe, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Front knee caving toward the crossed leg: keep it over the middle toes. Leaning the chest onto the front thigh: stay tall so the stretch reaches the hip. Back knee landing hard: set it down softly, on a mat.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
