The couch stretch lengthens the hip flexor and quad and is very helpful for generating hip extension. This lengthening effect can also help to relieve knee and low back pain.
Cues:
- Keep the abs and glutes tight
- Drive the hips forward to initiate a strong hip stretch
- Drive the hips forward and then lift up to pull the stretch deeper into the quad
- Change positions and work actively to lengthen and pull into angles that deepen the stretch and open the hips
- Adjust the knee away from the wall slightly if pain is too great, or it feels like you could hurt yourself
Mistakes:
- Sitting up with an arched back and closed hip angle
- Pulling knee away from wall to be comfortable and relax
- Forcing any positions and hurting yourself
