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Roller Hip Stretch
A foam-roller-supported hip flexor stretch that uses the roller under the back knee or hips to open the front of the hip with light, controlled pressure.
LegsOtherMobility stretch
GoLightWeight mediaroller-hip-stretch
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Primary
Hip flexors
Secondary
QuadricepsGlutesCore
Equipment
Other
Pattern
Mobility stretch
Setup
- 01Kneel in a half-kneeling stance with a foam roller placed under the back thigh just above the knee.
- 02Set the front foot flat with the shin vertical.
- 03Square both hips forward and lightly brace the trunk.
- 04Tuck the pelvis slightly to pre-tension the front of the back hip.
Execution
- 01Shift the hips forward slowly while keeping the pelvis tucked.
- 02Let the roller support the back thigh so pressure stays comfortable.
- 03Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing slowly.
- 04Rock gently back and forth for a few controlled reps, then switch sides.
Checkpoints
- -The stretch is felt in the front of the back hip, not the lower back.
- -Torso stays tall; ribs stay stacked over the pelvis.
- -Front knee tracks over the ankle without collapsing inward.
- -Glute of the back leg stays lightly squeezed.
Common mistakes
- -Overarching the lumbar spine to fake hip range.
- -Lunging too far forward and losing the tucked pelvis.
- -Holding the breath through the stretch.
- -Placing the roller directly under the kneecap.
Programming notes
- -Use 2 to 3 holds of 20 to 30 seconds per side before lower body sessions.
- -Good filler between squat or deadlift warm-up sets for lifters who sit all day.
- -Progress by raising the back foot slightly, not by arching harder.
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