How to Do Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch

Exercise Ball 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 Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch

  1. 01Place one knee on the floor and the other foot forward in a half-kneeling position next to the exercise ball.
  2. 02Rest the forearm or hand on the ball for balance stability.
  3. 03Shift the hips forward until a stretch is felt in the front of the rear hip.
  4. 04Keep the chest upright and the core engaged to prevent excessive arching in the lumbar spine.
  5. 05Hold the stretch for 30 seconds before switching legs.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Exercise Ball 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

Squeeze the glute of the trailing leg to pull the pelvis into a neutral position and deepen the psoas stretch.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch questions

What muscles does Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch work?

Exercise Ball 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 Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch correctly?

Place one knee on the floor and the other foot forward in a half-kneeling position next to the exercise ball. Rest the forearm or hand on the ball for balance stability. Shift the hips forward until a stretch is felt in the front of the rear hip. Keep the chest upright and the core engaged to prevent excessive arching in the lumbar spine. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds before switching legs.

What is the A90 coach tip for Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch?

Squeeze the glute of the trailing leg to pull the pelvis into a neutral position and deepen the psoas stretch.

Is Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch suitable for beginners?

Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch?

No. Exercise Ball 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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