Stretching & Relief
Hip Flexor Stretch with Side Bend
Stretches the hip flexors and lateral trunk muscles. Improves mobility in the hips and spine.
- hip flexor
- side bend
- stretching
- mobility
Instructions
How to do it
In a half-kneeling position, slightly tuck the pelvis (posterior tilt), reach the arm of the kneeling side overhead, and then bend to the opposite side.
Dosage
2 x 30 seconds per side
Important
Keep the front knee aligned over the foot.
Common mistakes
- Excessive lower back arch
- Front knee collapsing inward
- Anterior pelvic tilt
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.