PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Hips
Beginner
Mat
Hold 30 seconds, 3 reps each side
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Kneel on the right knee with the left foot forward.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Kneel on the right knee with the left foot forward.
  2. 2
    Tuck the pelvis and shift the hips gently forward.
  3. 3
    Feel the stretch in the front of the right hip. Switch sides.
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Do
  • Keep the torso upright
Don't
  • Do not arch the low back
Clinically used for
Postural CorrectionLower Back PainErgonomics

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