Muscles Stretched
1. Iliopsoas (hip flexors)
2. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps)
3. Tensor fascia latae (attaches to iliotibial band; ITB)
Start Position
1. Kneel on the ground
2. Place one foot ahead of the other
3. Upper body upright with the hips tucked underneath you
Finish Position
1. Lunge the body forwards to the point of stretch
2. Balance self with hands on front leg
3. Take one arm or both and reach up in the air and then back behind you (this will help keep your back straight); this is not shown
Common Errors
1. Leaning forwards.
2. Knee deviating inside the ankle
Originally posted on May 17, 2022 @ 4:37 pm