One-leg Standing Hip Flexor & Knee Extensor Stretch
Things You'll Need
- Sturdy chair or stool, 2- to 3-feet high
Instructions
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Standing Quadriceps Stretch
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Stand on your right leg and flex your left knee to bring your left heel near your buttocks.
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Hold your left ankle with your left hand as you extend your lower back slightly to stand tall and balanced. Hold on to a chair or put your right hand on a wall for balance if necessary.
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Hold the stretch for five to six deep breaths and repeat the stretch on the opposite leg.
Stride Stretch
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Put your left foot on top of a chair or sturdy platform that is about 2- to 3-feet high.
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Shift your weight toward your left foot to increase the stretch in your right hip flexors and thigh.
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Put your hands on your left thigh or knee as you hold the stretch for five to six deep breaths. Repeat the stretch on the opposite side.
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