Hip flexor stretch

Stretch for the anterior aspect of the hip, involving the iliacus, psoas and rectus femoris muscles.

• standing in a lunge position
• if resting the back leg on the floor, consider using a mat for the knee
• slightly tuck the pelvis, or posteriorly tilt it, as you move it forward (for iliacus)
• reach the stretch side arm up or slightly over to the other side, to help lengthen or sideflex the lumbar spine (for psoas)
• stretch should be felt primary in the anterior aspect of the hip
• hold and repeat as needed