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Hip Flexors · Beginner

Sartorius Stretch

Standing hip-extension, adduction, and internal-rotation stretch intended to bias the sartorius region.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Hip FlexorsAdductors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand beside a stable support and move the target leg slightly behind and across the body.
  2. 02Turn the thigh gently inward and keep the knee mostly straight to place the hip in extension, adduction, and internal rotation.
  3. 03Tuck the pelvis slightly and keep the torso upright rather than arching the lower back.
  4. 04Shift the hips forward until a mild stretch is felt along the front and inner thigh without knee or groin pain.
  5. 05Hold while breathing steadily, return to neutral slowly, and switch sides.

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