Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal
Target stubborn tightness with this controlled kneeling stretch. By shifting your hips back, you’ll effectively open the frontal hip flexors and inner thighs to improve lower-body mobility.
The Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal mainly works the core, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal
Setup
Begin in a kneeling position on a mat, placing both hands on the floor in front of you.
Extend one leg straight out to the side, keeping your foot flat on the floor with your toes pointing forward.
Movement
From the starting kneeling position, shift your hips backward, moving them toward your grounded heel.
You should feel a stretch in the inner thigh of the extended leg.
Hold the position at the end range of motion for the desired duration or return to the starting position under control.
Keep your spine neutral and your hands planted firmly on the floor throughout the movement.
Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal FAQs
What muscles does the Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal work?
The Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal?
None. The Kneeling Hip-Flexor Frontal is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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