(VIDEO) ▶️ Shallow hip flexor stretch

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

  • standing in a shallow lunge position
  • 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