KNEELING HIP FLEXOR STRETCH EXERCISE

KNEELING HIP FLEXOR

• KNEELING HIP FLEXOR exercise helps to stretch your hip flexor muscles.

• As a lot of time is spent sitting down, these muscles become tight and therefore they need to be stretched to avoid injuries or strain due to imbalanced tight muscles. 

• Tight hip flexors can also cause imbalances around your pelvis and lower back which leads to back pain. 

• You can rest your knees on a cushion or soft pad, if you find them hurting during the movement, 

• To reduce both knee and back injuries you need to have strong and active glutes. 

• By stretching the hip flexors with KNEELING HIP FLEXOR exercise, you allow the glutes to turn on and thereby improving the performance, and reducing the chances of injury.

HOW TO DO KNEELING HIP FLEXOR EXERCISE?

1. Start by kneeling on your right knee, place your hands on your left knee for balance, so that your right knee lies underneath your shoulders and your head is aligned with your back. 
2. Your back should be straight and in a neutral position.
3. Try to take your left knee forward till you feel the stretch in the thigh of your right leg, without extending your left knee as shown above. 
4. Hold the stretch for 15-20 seconds, relax, and change the sides.
5. Repeat this exercise for 3 times on both the sides