Kneeling Hip Flexor
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Kneeling Hip Flexor
- Kneel on a mat and bring your right knee up so the bottom of your foot is on the floor and extend your left leg out behind you so the top of your foot is on the floor.
- Shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kneeling hip flexor work?
Kneeling Hip Flexor primarily works the quads.
What equipment do I need for kneeling hip flexor?
The source dataset does not record equipment for kneeling hip flexor. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Kneeling Hip Flexor: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Kneeling Hip Flexor is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of kneeling hip flexor?
Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch, Standing Hip Flexors, Rear Leg Raises train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log kneeling hip flexor in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the quads on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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