Hip flexor stretch (edge of table)
Hip flexor stretch (edge of table)
- Lie on your back on a table or flat bench, with your knees and lower legs hanging off the edge of the table.
- Grab your good leg at the knee, and pull that knee back toward your chest. Relax your affected leg and let it hang down toward the floor until you feel a stretch in the upper thigh of your affected leg and hip.
- Hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times.
- It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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