Hip Flexor Stretch (Band)

A passive flexibility exercise using a resistance band to assist in stretching the hip flexor muscles.

Instructions

1. Lie on your back with both legs extended.
2. Bend one knee and loop a resistance band around the foot of the bent leg.
3. Gently pull the knee toward your chest while keeping the other leg straight on the ground.
4. Allow the straight leg to relax, feeling a gentle stretch in the hip flexor of that leg.
5. Hold the stretch at a comfortable intensity without pain.
6. Release slowly and switch legs after the desired hold time.

Tips

• This stretch is best performed after your workout when muscles are warm.
• A gentle, sustained stretch is more effective than aggressive stretching.
• Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch; tension inhibits flexibility gains.
• If you feel discomfort in your lower back, reduce the pull intensity or allow the bent knee to drop slightly.
• Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds and perform on both sides.
• Tight hip flexors can contribute to poor posture and lower back pain; regular stretching helps prevent this.