wikiHow to Do a 3D Hip Flexor Stretch

wikiHow to Do a 3D Hip Flexor Stretch
Edit Article These medium-intensity exercise lengthens your hip flexor muscles and stretches your thighs as you twist and extend parts of your body. 1 2 Contract your abdominals and move your pelvis back a little. Throughout the exercise you will have to keep your abs tight, so get ready to make that effort. 1 Exercise 1: arms overhead. Hold both your arms straight out in front of you and lift them up above your head, then bring them back in front of you and repeat. 2 Exercise 2: upper body twist. Hold both your arms straight out in front of you and turn everything from the waist up to the side, then return to the initial position and repeat. 3 Exercise 3: side bend. Hold the arm opposite to your bent leg out behind you and put the other arm on top of your bent knee. Now lean to the side of your bent leg so that you stretch your hip flexor and back muscles, then repeat with the other side. 1 You'll have a harder time, but your arms will thank you later! To make these exercises less challenging you can limit your movement so there's not as much strain on your hip flexor muscles. The benefits of this exercise are increased strength and flexibility in your hip flexor muscles. Original article and pictures take http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-3D-Hip-Flexor-Stretch site