Hip Flexor Exercise by Evan Lukasik
This week’s hip flexor exercise is another great movement for all those with stiff hips out there! I really like this exercise because it stretches out your hip flexors while simultaneously stretching your hamstrings and an added bonus is that it helps to mobilize your sciatic nerve as well. As always, if this exercise causes any pain or if you have further questions consult with your nearest SOS physiotherapist!
How-To Steps:
- Starting position: To begin this exercise go into a 4 point/table top position on your hands and knees.
- To begin the movement, 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 overtop of your hands to feel a stretch.
- Next, move your body backwards, sinking 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 for the prescribed reps and sets. Once again this should not be a painful movement 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*
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