How to Stretch a Hip Flexor

Stretching after a workout can help prevent pulled muscles and also help relieve soreness. Here is how you can stretch your hip flexor muscles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Exercise mat

1. Kneel with your left knee on an exercise mat or a carpeted surface if you don't have one. Your right knee should be up.

2. Place your hands on your right knee and lunge slightly forward on your left knee. This will give you a good stretch in your hip and thigh.

3. Hold the stretch for approximately 10 seconds.

4. Switch your legs, so that you are now kneeling on your right and your left is up. Repeat the same stretch on this leg now.

5. If your hip flexor still feels tight, perform the stretch on each of the legs again, holding for slightly longer.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not stretch too far so that you pull a muscle. You should stretch so that you feel it, but not so it hurts.
• Always make sure that you stretch after a workout to prevent injuries.

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