Movement library

Couch Stretch

MobilityHip flexors, QuadsWall, couch or bench

Put the back knee on the floor near a wall with the shin up the wall, then stand the torso tall to open the front of the hip.

How to do it

  • Squeeze the glute on the stretched side
  • Keep the ribs down
  • Stand the torso up slowly
  • Breathe and hold

Watch out for

  • Arching the lower back
  • Going too deep too fast

Make it easier

Move the knee away from the wall, or keep the torso leaning forward.

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