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Hip flexor stretch

This exercises stretches the hip flexor complex. [ID: hip_flexor_stretch]

Instructions

First time: Hold the stretch for 10 seconds or more

Steps:

1. Start position: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
2. Do a basic lunge (take a large step forward with one leg)
3. With a strong core, lean your whole torso back to stretch the hip flexor in your back leg
4. Return to the start position; repeat with your other leg forward

Little help

Video: demo of a Hip flexor stretch, www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF-S7NHfipI

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