Hip flexor stretch – how to do it right
Kneeling lunge, gently push your hips forward.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Back knee down, front knee ~90°.
- Push your hips forward and squeeze your glutes.
- Stay tall.
- Switch sides.
How long?
Hold for 30–45 seconds per side, keep breathing, don’t bounce. Then switch sides – BLOX tells you when.
If something niggles
Knee niggling? Then do Hamstring stretch instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Stretch, Hips & shoulders, After sitting, After the ride. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
Chest stretchHands behind your back, chest outQuad stretchPull foot to your bottom, knees point down, hold the wall for balanceHamstring stretchFront leg straight, toes up, lean forward with a flat backRound backCat back, chin to chestNeck stretchEar to shoulder, shoulders relaxedSide bendArm overhead, lean to the side