How to do it
Press the shin of the back leg into the floor as you drive the hips forward.
- 1
Begin in a kneeling position with one foot in front, placed across the midline of your body.
- 2
Gently push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the hip flexor of the back leg.
- 3
Raise your arms overhead to increase the stretch, if comfortable.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then slowly release.
- 5
Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the opposite side.
Expert tip
Keep your hips squared and your upper body straight to ensure a proper stretch of the hip flexors and avoid any unnecessary stress on the lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Driving the front knee past the toes
- ✕Arching the lower back as the hips shift
- ✕Letting the back foot roll outward