How to Do Lying Hip Flexor Stretch

Lying Hip Flexor Stretch is a full body exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Full body

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lying Hip Flexor Stretch

  1. 01Lie flat on the back with both legs extended and the spine neutral.
  2. 02Pull the left knee toward the chest and hold it firmly with both hands.
  3. 03Press the right heel into the floor and reach the toes away from the body to lengthen the right hip flexor.
  4. 04Hold the position for 30 seconds while focusing on deep diaphragmatic breathing.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying Hip Flexor Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.
  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the hip flexors are excessively tight, place a small foam roller under the sacrum to increase the stretch depth.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying Hip Flexor Stretch questions

What muscles does Lying Hip Flexor Stretch work?

Lying Hip Flexor Stretch is catalogued as a full body exercise in A90 Training Club, with the full body as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lying Hip Flexor Stretch correctly?

Lie flat on the back with both legs extended and the spine neutral. Pull the left knee toward the chest and hold it firmly with both hands. Press the right heel into the floor and reach the toes away from the body to lengthen the right hip flexor. Hold the position for 30 seconds while focusing on deep diaphragmatic breathing.

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

If the hip flexors are excessively tight, place a small foam roller under the sacrum to increase the stretch depth.

Is Lying Hip Flexor Stretch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Lying Hip Flexor Stretch?

No. Lying 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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