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Hooklying Isolated Hip Flexor Lifts

How to Perform this E-cise™

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor pointed straight ahead.
    • Place a towel under your lower back if instructed to do so on your menu.
  2. Place arms out to sides at a 45 degree angle with palms up.
    • Keep your upper body relaxed throughout the e-cise.
  3. Lift the heel off the floor on the non moving leg thoughout the set.
  4. Lift the opposite foot 3 to 6 inches off the floor and then return it back to the floor.
    • Keep the knee of the foot you are lifting in line with the shoulder and the foot in line with the knee.
  5. Switch legs and continue.
  6. Repeat as directed on your menu.

Fun Facts

Promotes unilateral hip flexor engagement for both hip flexion and stabilization.
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