Hominin · exercise
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch is a intermediate stretching exercise. It works the quadriceps.
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- Main muscles
- quadriceps
How to do it
- Lie face down on the floor, with a rope, belt, or band looped around one foot.
- Flex the knee and extend the hip of the leg to be stretched, using both hands to pull on the belt. Your knee and your hip should come off of the floor, creating tension in the hip flexors and quadriceps. Hold the stretch for 10-20 seconds, and repeat on the other leg.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).