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Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
The Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch is a bodyweight and mat exercise that targets the hip flexors, with the quads assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Hip flexors
- Also works
- Quads
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Mat
- Body part
- Upper legs, Waist
Step by step
- Begin in a half-kneeling position with one knee on the floor and the opposite foot forward.
- Shift your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the hip flexor of the back leg.
- Reach back and hold the foot of the kneeling leg if possible to stretch the quadriceps further.
- Keep your torso upright and core engaged.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
- Maintain steady breathing and avoid overarching your lower back.
- Switch sides and repeat.
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