Modified World’s Greatest Stretch
Exercise Overview
The modified world’s greatest stretch focuses on increasing hip flexibility and thoracic mobility. This exercise targets the hip flexors of the trail leg (back leg), the hamstrings and glutes of the front leg, and the upper back. Start in a split squat position and lean forward with your torso to add a stretch to the planted knee’s hip flexor. Place one hand on the floor opposite to the front foot. Finally, rotate your up up towards the ceiling leading with your upper back and shoulders. Rotate back down to a neutral position before rotating your torso in the other direction.
Muscles Involved
Thoracic SpineHip Flexors (Psoas, Rectus Femoris)HamstringsGluteus MaximusSerratus Posterior SuperiorRhomboidsTrapeziusObliques
Related Conditions
Strength and ConditioningSquat Warm Uphip flexor tendinitisiliopsoas tendinitisinternal snapping hip syndromerunning warm upfunctional hip impingement