It is an exercise that helps maintain hip flexor flexibility and is also a test to measure its
flexibility.
Step 1 – Be seated at the edge of a bed or bench with both legs hanging off the
edge.
Step 2 – Lift one of your legs toward your chest, and lean back onto the table
simultaneously. You should experience a stretch in the front of the hip of the leg
that is hanging toward the floor.
Repeat 10-12 times
3 sets in a row
Once-daily
5 days a week
Wisler Saint-Vil, MD
Wisler Saint-Vil, MD

Sports Medicine Physician
Marietta Memorial Sports Medicine
department medical director

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