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Kneeling Hip Flexor

Kneeling Hip Flexor is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the quadriceps, with help from the quadriceps.

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Main muscles
quadriceps
Also works
quadriceps

How to do it

  1. Kneel on a mat and bring your right knee up so the bottom of your foot is on the floor and extend your left leg out behind you so the top of your foot is on the floor.
  2. Shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.

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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).

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