What muscles does the Couch Stretch work?

The Couch Stretch mainly works the hip flexors and quads.

What equipment do you need for the Couch Stretch?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Couch Stretch?

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

What can I do instead of the Couch Stretch?

Hip CARs, Hip Circles, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch and Leg Swings Front-to-Back work the same main muscle.

Couch Stretch

With the rear shin up a wall in a lunge, tuck the pelvis to stretch the quad and hip flexor deeply.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked: Hip flexors, Quads
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Mobility

Sets and reps

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the hip flexors, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Couch Stretch work?: The Couch Stretch mainly works the hip flexors and quads.
What equipment do you need for the Couch Stretch?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Couch Stretch?: 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
What can I do instead of the Couch Stretch?: Hip CARs, Hip Circles, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch and Leg Swings Front-to-Back work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Couch Stretch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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