Form cues
- Avoid excessive back arch
- Keep hips on floor
- Press through palms
- Stretch gradually
Exercise
Hip Extension Stretch
Waist, body weight
A stretch focused on extending the hip to target tight hip flexors and anterior hips.
Target: hip flexors. Also works: rectus femoris, lower back.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Lie face down with legs extended.
- Place hands beneath shoulders, elbows bent.
- Press palms into floor, lifting chest and gently extending hips.
- Hold the stretch at a comfortable tension.
- Slowly lower back down.
Common mistakes
- Overarching the lower back
- Forcing the stretch
- Holding breath
Breathing
Inhale while preparing, exhale as you press up into stretch.
In the app, search for Hip Extension Stretch and add it to a workout.