How to Do Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch

Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad 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 Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch

  1. 01Drop into a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot flat in front.
  2. 02Reach back with the right hand to grab the right ankle, pulling the heel toward the glute.
  3. 03Shift the hips forward slightly while keeping the chest upright and shoulders back.
  4. 04Hold the stretch while breathing deeply into the diaphragm for thirty seconds.
  5. 05Release the foot slowly and repeat on the opposite side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad 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

Tuck the pelvis under by squeezing the glute of the trailing leg to deepen the stretch in the hip flexor without arching the lower back.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch questions

What muscles does Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch work?

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

How do you do Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch correctly?

Drop into a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot flat in front. Reach back with the right hand to grab the right ankle, pulling the heel toward the glute. Shift the hips forward slightly while keeping the chest upright and shoulders back. Hold the stretch while breathing deeply into the diaphragm for thirty seconds. Release the foot slowly and repeat on the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch?

Tuck the pelvis under by squeezing the glute of the trailing leg to deepen the stretch in the hip flexor without arching the lower back.

Is Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch suitable for beginners?

Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Intermediate Hip Flexor And Quad Stretch?

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

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