Hip Flexor Stretches & Exercises
Release tight hip flexors and improve hip mobility with targeted Pilates exercises.
40 exercises found
Barrel - Side Stretch
Lateral stretch over barrel opening the side body.
Bicycle
An advanced classical Pilates exercise combining scissor legs with a cycling motion. Develops deep core strength, hip flexibility, and coordination.
Boat Pose
V-sit balance challenging the core.
Butterfly Stretch
Inner thigh and hip opener.
Child's Pose
Resting pose that stretches back, hips, and shoulders.
Corkscrew
An advanced exercise that challenges obliques with circular leg movements while keeping shoulders stable.
Crab
A challenging rolling exercise that combines the coordination of crossing the legs with a forward roll to balance on the crown of the head.
Criss Cross
Fifth and final of the Series of Five. Targets obliques with twisting motion while alternating legs.
Dead Bug
Core stability exercise with alternating arm and leg extensions while maintaining flat back.
Double Leg Stretch
Second of the Series of Five. Challenges core stability as both arms and legs extend away from center simultaneously.
Double Straight Leg Stretch
Fourth of the Series of Five. Also called Lower Lift. Intense core challenge lowering both legs together.
Down Stretch
Kneeling back extension with carriage movement. Opens chest and hip flexors.