Hip Flexor Stretch
- Kneel onto your right knee with toes down.
- Place your left foot flat on the floor in front of you.
- Place both hands on your left thigh.
- Press your hips forward until you feel a good stretch in the hip flexors.
- Contract your abdominals and slightly tilt your pelvis back while keeping your chin parallel to the floor.
- Hold this pose for 20-30 seconds, and then switch sides.
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