How to do it
Keep your back shin flat against the floor throughout.
- 1
Start in a kneeling position with one foot in front of you, bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Push your hips forward and down until you feel a stretch in the front of your hip on the kneeling side.
- 3
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- 4
Return to the starting position and switch legs.
Expert tip
Keep your upper body upright and avoid leaning forward to ensure maximum stretch in the hip flexors.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Overarching the lower back during the stretch
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the front foot