Hip flexor stretch

Illustration of Hip flexor stretch
  • Kneel on the floor with one knee bent and one leg behind you. Position your forward knee over your foot. Keep your other knee touching the floor.
  • Slowly push your hips forward until you feel the stretch in the upper thigh of your rear leg.
  • Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Repeat with the opposite leg.
  • Do 3 to 5 times on each side.
From MSN Health

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