How to Do Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

  1. 01Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot stepped out in front.
  2. 02Walk the front left foot across the midline of the body toward the right side.
  3. 03Drive the right hip forward while keeping the torso upright and chest tall.
  4. 04Reach the right arm over the head and lean slightly toward the left side to increase the lateral line tension.
  5. 05Hold the end range for two seconds before resetting the hip position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the rear glute squeezed tight to prevent the lower back from arching as the hip moves forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch questions

What muscles does Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch work?

Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch correctly?

Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot stepped out in front. Walk the front left foot across the midline of the body toward the right side. Drive the right hip forward while keeping the torso upright and chest tall. Reach the right arm over the head and lean slightly toward the left side to increase the lateral line tension. Hold the end range for two seconds before resetting the hip position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?

Keep the rear glute squeezed tight to prevent the lower back from arching as the hip moves forward.

Is Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch suitable for beginners?

Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?

No. Crossover Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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