Banded Lunge Stretch
Exercise Overview
This stretch is used to lengthen and stretch the hip flexor. The target hip flexor will be the trail leg. Start by loop a heavy strength band around the trail leg’s hip and anchoring it down to a stable object in front of you. Allow the band to pull the hip forwards. Tilt the pelvis backwards (posteriorly) into neutral position and shift the pelvis forwards slightly to engage in a stretch. You may deepen the stretch by raising the arms overhead. Hold for 3-5 breaths or 20-30 seconds as needed.
Muscles Involved
IliopsoasIliacusPsoas MajorQuadricepsRectus Femoris
Related Conditions
Iliopsoas Myofascial Pain SyndromeLow Back PainLower Cross SyndromeLumbar Facet SyndromeIliopsoas Tendinopathy / Iliopsoas TendinitisInternal Snapping Hip Syndrome
