Muscle Groups Involved
- Hip Flexor - Primary
- Quads - Primary
Category
Bodyweight
Highlights
- Keep your abs braced during the stretch.
- Do not let your back hyperextend.
- The stretch should be intense but never painful.
Description
The Couch Stretch is a powerful stretch that targets the hip flexors and quadriceps. Use this variation when the Standing Quadriceps Stretch isn’t enough. To perform the Couch Stretch, kneel on t
Common Mistakes
Do not arch your back. Keep your core braced throughout the stretch. If you
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Pro Tips
tart with your hands on the floor in front of you if you are really tight.
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Purpose
The couch stretch is great for unlocking your anterior chain musculature. I
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Form
Your spine should be neutral throughout the entire stretch.
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Additional Names
Hip flexor stretch
