Flexion and Extension Hip Stretch
Description
The flexion and extension hip stretch is a mobility drill that takes the hip through both flexion and extension. The mover alternates between pulling the knee toward the chest and extending the leg back. It is useful for hip mobility before training.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Hip Flex Ext Stretch Instructions
- Stand tall with the feet hip width apart.
- Brace your core and keep the chest up.
- Lift one knee up toward the chest for hip flexion.
- Hold briefly at the top.
- Lower the leg and swing it back behind you for extension.
- Squeeze the glute at the back position.
- Return to start and repeat the pattern.
- Finish all reps then switch sides.
Hip Flex Ext Stretch Form & Visual
Hip Flex Ext Stretch Benefits
- Mobilizes the hips
- Trains the hip flexors
- Strong warm-up move
- Useful mobility drill
- Builds hip range
- Activates the glutes
Hip Flex Ext Stretch Muscles Worked
- Hip Flexors
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
Hip Flex Ext Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Knee to Chest
- Standing Hip Circles
- Leg Swings
- World Greatest Stretch
