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Foam Roller Hip Flexor Swing

  • Beginner
  • Foam Roller
  • Lower Back

Setup instructions

1) Place the foal roller horizontally on the floor - big one works better with this exercise.

2) Lie on your back so the roller is resting on your upper back.

Perform instructions

1) Keep the chest upright and lift one leg over the straight one. Hinge at the hips and lift the thigh up. Bend the knee so its at 90 degrees - aim for your toe to touch the ground.

2) Pause for a second and reverse the movement.

3) Repeat.

Note: Your trunk will twist during this movement.

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