Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch
The Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the quads and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
How to do the Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch
Setup
From a standing position, take a large step forward with one leg.
Lower your body straight down until both knees are bent at approximately 90-degree angles, keeping the back knee hovered above the ground or gently placed down depending on comfort.
Movement
Ensure your torso is upright and stacked directly over your hips rather than leaning forward to maximize the stretch in the hip flexor of the back leg.
Keep your hands on your hips or at your sides for stability.
Actively tuck your tailbone and engage the glute of your back leg. This deliberate contraction of the gluteal muscles shifts the pelvis, intensify the stretch in the front of the hip.
Hold this position while breathing deeply, focusing on relaxing the hip muscles as you maintain the lunge posture.
Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch work?
The Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the quads and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch?
None. The Hip-Flexor Long Lunge Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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