Form cues
- Torso upright
- Pelvis tucked
- Front knee over ankle
- Breathe
Exercise
Rear Foot Elevated Hip Flexor Stretch
Waist, body weight
A deep hip flexor stretch with the rear foot elevated for improved flexibility.
Target: hip flexors. Also works: rectus femoris, quadriceps.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Stand with your back to a bench; place one foot on the bench.
- Step the front foot forward and lower into a lunge.
- Tuck pelvis under, keeping chest tall.
- Lean gently forward to intensify the stretch.
- Hold, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
- Overarching lower back
- Knee traveling past toes
- Leaning forward
Breathing
Inhale to prepare, exhale as you sink into the stretch.
In the app, search for Rear Foot Elevated Hip Flexor Stretch and add it to a workout.