The static hip flexor stretch is an important stretch for any endurance athlete or if you spend a much time sitting at a desk.
STRETCH 1
- Kneel on right knee and bend your left leg to 90 degrees as shown. (A foam pad will help if performing this exercise on hard surfaces).
- Tighten your abdominals and glutes to keep the hips stable and facing forward during the stretches.
- Slowly move forward by bending the left knee forward.
- Raise the right hand overhead with the thumb pointing back.
- Hold stretch for the prescribed number of seconds.
STRETCH 2
- Keeping the hips stable by tightening the glutes and abdominals, bend torso to the left side.
- Hold stretch for the prescribed number of seconds.
STRETCH 3
- Slowly rotate the trunk and shoulders towards the right while maintaining tension in the hips.
- Hold stretch for the prescribed number of seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat.