Hip Flexor Stretch - Deepstash

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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