Hip Flexor Stretch (Lunges)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Flexors / Adductors

Quick Cues

1

Kneel in a lunge position

2

Push hips forward

3

Feel the stretch in hip flexors

4

Hold and breathe

Equipment Needed

Bodyweight

Kneel on one knee with the other foot flat in front of you.
Keep your torso upright and core engaged.
Gently push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your back hip.
Hold the stretch for 20–30 seconds.
Switch sides and repeat.
Breathe deeply and avoid arching your lower back.

Common Mistakes

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping the back knee on the ground

Not squeezing the glute of the back leg

Pro Tips

Get on all fours and widen your knees as far as comfortable

Shift your hips back toward your feet for a deeper adductor stretch

Hold for 30-60 seconds and breathe deeply

Your Progress

Variations

Butterfly Stretch

Straddle Stretch

Deep Squat Hold