Runner's Stretch

How to do it

1. 1

   Start in a kneeling position on a mat, then step your right foot forward into a lunge.

2. 2

   Lower your left knee to the mat and let your right knee be above your right foot.

3. 3

   Place your hands on the floor on either side of your right foot for balance.

4. 4

   Let your hips drop toward the floor, do not actively push. Allow gravity to do the work.

5. 5

   Hold 2 to 3 minutes per side, breathing slowly and relaxing into the position.

Benefits

• Passively lengthens the hip flexors and psoas
• Restores anterior-posterior pelvic symmetry
• Reduces lower back extension pain caused by tight hip flexors

Common mistakes

• Actively forcing the hips down instead of letting gravity work
• Not staying long enough, 2 minutes minimum per side
• Arching the lower back to get more range of motion in the front hip