Lumbar hyperextends during the stretch
Lower back arches instead of the hip flexor lengthening.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollErector spinae↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Mobility · Lower Body
Hip Flexor Stretch with Band
Coaching cues
- Loop a band around a rack at hip height; step the stretch leg forward
- Band wraps around the hip crease of the rear leg
- Lunge forward to create band tension on the hip
- Squeeze the glute of the rear leg; hold 60–90 seconds
Common faults 2
Glute not squeezed — passive hang
Without glute contraction the hip flexor reciprocal inhibition is missed.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗