Trainer Tip #10: 2 exercises to stretch your hip flexors

Trainer Tip #10:

Sitting for long periods of time? Make sure to stretch your hip flexors, which are a group of muscles that allow your leg to concentrically accelerate hip flexion and external rotation. (In layman’s terms: they allow you to do things like sit and walk. Kind of important.)

Two ways to stretch these muscles:

Kneeling Stretch

1. Kneel with your left knee on the floor and your right leg at a 90-degree angle in front of you.
2. Put your hands on your right knee and keep your back straight.
3. Keeping your left knee pressed to the floor, lean forward into your right hip while squeezing the muscles in your left buttocks.
4. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Standing Stretch

1. Stand with feet hip width apart.
2. Take right leg back and press heel to floor.
3. Slightly bend left leg.
4. Tilt your hips forward while your heel continues to press away.
5. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.