Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Half-kneel, tuck pelvis, squeeze back glute, and reach same-side arm overhead.

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Muscles

muscle emphasis · training guidance

hip flexorsPRIME
rectus femoris68
lats56
Primary
hip flexors
Supporting
rectus femoris, lats

Mechanics

Pattern
static stretch
Equipment
bodyweight
Geometry
Variable Range
Target feel
Front hip opens without lumbar extension.
Progression
Add gentle side bend away from the back knee.
Regression
Pad knee and shorten stance.

Watch for

  • Arching low back
  • Letting front knee cave

Equipment context

Bodyweight exercises need no equipment, but progression depends on leverage and position rather than added load.

Substitutions

See all 18 hip flexors exercises in the Atlas

Progression ladder

  1. Beginner / regression: Pad knee and shorten stance.
  2. Standard: Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
  3. Advanced / progression: Add gentle side bend away from the back knee.

Atlas metrics

Movement pattern
static stretch
Primary target
hip flexors
Supporting muscles
rectus femoris, lats
Equipment
bodyweight
Joint geometry
Variable Range
Alternatives
3 substitutions

Evidence & limits

Last reviewed against peer-reviewed biomechanics references. Exercise descriptions are framed as training guidance, not medical advice.

Source: ExRx.net Exercise & Muscle Directory

Eccentryx is fitness software. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, injury, or medical condition. Consult a licensed physician before beginning any exercise program.

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FAQ

How do I set up Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?
Half-kneel, tuck pelvis, squeeze back glute, and reach same-side arm overhead.
What should I feel during Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?
Front hip opens without lumbar extension.
What are common mistakes with Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?
Arching low back; Letting front knee cave
How do I progress Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?
Add gentle side bend away from the back knee.
What can I do instead of Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch?
Couch stretch, Hip Flexor Roll, 90/90 hip stretch

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Movement family
hip flexor stretch
Force type
static
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Nearest visible substitute: Ankle Circles
  • nearest visible Atlas substitute found in 3 movement graph hops
  • movement graph path: Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch -> Couch stretch -> Ankle dorsiflexion drill -> Ankle Circles
  • curated substitution in the Atlas
  • same target muscle: hip flexors
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