(VIDEO) ▶️ Knee flexion, hip extension stretch: standing
A simple knee flexion stretch in standing, involving the quadriceps, in particular the rectus femoris, and the hip flexor (iliopsoas).
- standing on one leg, bend the stretch-side knee up, grasping the top of the foot
- extend the stretch-side hip back while also bending the knee until a comfortable stretch is felt
- hold and repeat as needed