Exercise
Standing Hip Flexors
Also known as: standing hip flexor stretch, psoas stretch standing, front split stretch standing, hip flexor stretch
Standing Hip Flexors is a isolation exercise for the quadriceps. Main target: rectus femoris. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
Primary
How to do it
- Stand up straight with the spine vertical, the left foot slightly in front of the right.
- Bend both knees and lift the back heel off the floor as you press the right hip forward. You can't get a thorough, deep stretch in this position, however, because it's hard to relax the hip flexor and stand on it at the same time. Switch sides.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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Hip Flexion with Band
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