Hip Flexor Lunge Stretch
Half-kneeling with the back knee down, squeeze the back glute and press the hip forward until the front of that thigh lengthens; hold.
How to do it
Setup
Half-kneeling: one knee down on something soft, the other foot flat in front, torso upright.
Steps
- Tuck the tailbone under and squeeze the glute on the kneeling side.
- Press that hip forward until the front of the back thigh lengthens.
- Hold there without letting the torso lean forward.
- Switch sides and match the time.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back instead of moving the hip: tuck the tailbone first. Leaning the chest forward, which takes the stretch straight back out. Holding one side twice as long as the other; match the count.
Breathing
Slow breaths through the nose; exhale as the hip settles forward.
