Stretching is a funny topic. There are so many categories and variations. Rather than tackle the whole cornucopia we have decided to share one stretch with you. Our belief is that it is better to invest more time on one thing than to dilute with too much variety. That said over the next year will will certainly give you more stretches, postures, Asanas, routines, and variations than you will ever need. My apologies in advance.
Before and after your next run or lift take on this Half Kneeling Quad / Hip Flexor Stretch. This is such an effective way to get a deep positional stretch for the culprit of many of our lower extremity woes. Sore knees, mobility at the knee and hip, and low back pain.
Guidelines which you will likely not follow
- Be gentle - no need to rip it apart
- Breath - holding your breath = unneeded tension in the tissue
- Hold the Position A. for at least two full breath cycles then transition to Position B.
- Try 3 rounds 3 reps on each side switching legs each set.
- If you are tight like I am on one side I don't bother stretching the looser side more than once.
Position B.
Great stretch , I use it all the time and it's helpful with my clients that are very very tight. Thank you for spreading great content. I always look forward to your posting to learn and/or confirm my training methods .
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