Kneeling Hip Flexor

A upper legs exercise targeting the quadriceps.

Kneeling Hip Flexor demonstration
Kneeling Hip Flexor — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Quadriceps

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps

How to do Kneeling Hip Flexor

  1. 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.

  2. Shift your weight forward until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quadriceps

Secondary

Quadriceps

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