Hip Flexor Exercise
Hip Flexor Exercise
The hip flexor exercise is another great exercise for those who have stiff hips out there and looking for a stretch! This exercise stretches out your hip flexors while also simultaneously stretching your hamstrings and as a bonus, it helps to mobilize your sciatic nerve as well. Give it a try and see how it goes and if the exercise causes any pain or you have any questions don’t hesitate and give us a call!
How-To Steps:
- We first start with the starting position of the exercise. To begin go into a 4-point/table-top position on your hands and knees.
- To begin, move one foot to the outside of your hands while keeping the other leg in the starting position. Once one foot is outside your hands, lean your body forward over the top of your hands to feel a stretch.
- Next move your body backwards, sink your bum back while simultaneously lifting your toes and midfoot off the ground to mobilize that sciatic nerve. Return to the starting position and repeat with the prescribed reps and sets. Once again this should not be a painful to complete.
*Sets: 1 Reps: 10-15 Duration: 1-2 second holds (meant to be used as a movement rather than a sustained stretch) Frequency: 2-3x daily
*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*