Kneeling Lunge Stretch
Muscles Stretched 1. Iliopsoas (hip flexors)2. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps)3. Tensor fascia latae (attaches to iliotibial band; ITB) Start Position1. Kneel on the… Read More »Kneeling Lunge Stretch
Muscles Stretched 1. Iliopsoas (hip flexors)2. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps)3. Tensor fascia latae (attaches to iliotibial band; ITB) Start Position1. Kneel on the… Read More »Kneeling Lunge Stretch
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