How to do it
Keep your front shin vertical throughout the stretch to protect that knee.
- 1
Secure a band to a low anchor point and loop it around your ankle.
- 2
Step forward with the opposite leg, creating tension in the band.
- 3
Drop into a lunge position, keeping your back knee straight and feeling the stretch in the front of your thigh.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch legs.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of sets.
Expert tip
Keep your body upright and hips squared to maximize the stretch in your hip flexors and quads without straining your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the back knee during the stretch
- ✕Band sliding off the back ankle
- ✕Arching the lower back to deepen stretch