How to Do Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

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 Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

  1. 01Step into a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot flat in front.
  2. 02Engage the right glute to tilt the pelvis posteriorly.
  3. 03Shift the body weight slightly forward until a stretch is felt in the front of the right hip.
  4. 04Raise the right arm overhead and lean slightly to the left side to increase the tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by 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

Drive the trailing knee into the floor while tucking the tailbone to maximize the stretch in the psoas.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch questions

What muscles does Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch work?

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 Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch correctly?

Step into a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot flat in front. Engage the right glute to tilt the pelvis posteriorly. Shift the body weight slightly forward until a stretch is felt in the front of the right hip. Raise the right arm overhead and lean slightly to the left side to increase the tension.

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

Drive the trailing knee into the floor while tucking the tailbone to maximize the stretch in the psoas.

Is Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?

No. 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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