Banded Lunge Stretch

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Written By David Song

BANDED LUNGE STRETCH

This stretch is used to lengthen and stretch the hip flexor. The target hip flexor will be the trail leg. Start by loop a heavy strength band around the trail leg’s hip and anchoring it down to a stable object in front of you. Allow the band to pull the hip forwards. Tilt the pelvis backwards (posteriorly) into neutral position and shift the pelvis forwards slightly to engage in a stretch. You may deepen the stretch by raising the arms overhead. Hold for 3-5 breaths or 20-30 seconds as needed.

Muscles Involved:

  • Iliopsoas

    • Iliacus

    • Psoas Major

  • Quadriceps

    • Rectus Femoris

Related Conditions:

  • Iliopsoas Myofascial Pain Syndrome

  • Low Back Pain

  • Lower Cross Syndrome

  • Lumbar Facet Syndrome

  • Iliopsoas Tendinopathy / Iliopsoas Tendinitis

  • Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome

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