Lying Hip Flexor Exercise Guide
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Valerie Zeller
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Lying Hip Flexor is a bodyweight exercise that works your .
Lying Hip Flexor is a great basic move. When done correctly, it can effectively target your .
It requires no equipment to do.
How to do Lying Hip Flexor
Exercise
Start off by lying on the floor with your hips and legs stacked upon each other.
Take the foot on the upper leg and stretch out such that the heel looks like it is about to hit the glutes and pinch.
Keep this stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and replicate on the opposite side and hip.
Illustrated Guide
Learn how to do lying hip flexor from this step-by-step illustrations:
Muscles Worked
The muscles used for lying hip flexor may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for lying hip flexor are:
Primary Muscles
Synergyst Muscles
- Abs
- Glutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Training, Progressions and Regressions
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Lying Hip Flexor Training and Progressions
Standards and Averages
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Lying Hip Flexor Standards and Averages
Alternatives
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Variations
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Classification
| Type(s) | Bodyweight, Calisthenic, Strength, Compound |
| Muscles Worked | Abdominals, Gluteus |
| Difficulty Level(s) | Basic, Easy |
| Equipment | No Equipment |
| Location | At Gym, At Home, Outdoor |
