Kneeling Sartorius Stretch
Description
The kneeling sartorius stretch targets the sartorius, the longest muscle in the body, which runs across the front of the thigh from hip to knee. The kneeling position allows a deep stretch through both the hip flexor and the inner thigh. It is helpful for runners and lifters with tight inner-thigh hip flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kneeling Sartorius Stretch Instructions
- Kneel on the floor with one knee down and the other leg out to the side.
- Place a pad under the kneeling leg for comfort.
- Extend the side leg straight out with toes pointed forward.
- Place your hands on the floor or your front knee for support.
- Sit your hips back slightly to feel a stretch in the inner thigh and hip.
- Keep the side leg straight as you sink deeper.
- Hold the position and breathe deeply.
- Slowly come out of the stretch and switch sides.
Kneeling Sartorius Stretch Form & Visual
Kneeling Sartorius Stretch Benefits
- Stretches the sartorius muscle
- Opens the inner thigh and hip
- Useful for runners
- Improves hip mobility
- Relieves tight hip flexors
Kneeling Sartorius Stretch Muscles Worked
- Sartorius
- Hip flexors
- Adductors
Kneeling Sartorius Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Cossack Stretch
- Side Lunge Stretch
- Butterfly Stretch
- Pigeon Pose
