Which stretch primarily targets the iliopsoas?

Which stretch primarily targets the iliopsoas?

• A. Seated hamstring stretch
• B. Supine twist
• C. Kneeling hip flexor stretch
• D. Chest stretch with doorway

Answer: (C)

Stretching the iliopsoas means lengthening the hip flexor muscles, which happens when you extend the hip while keeping the spine stable. The kneeling hip flexor stretch delivers this by placing one knee on the ground and the other foot in front, then gently shifting the hips forward with a tall torso. This position extends the hip of the back leg and places a direct stretch along the front of the hip where the iliopsoas runs, making it the most effective option for targeting that muscle group. The seated hamstring stretch mainly lengthens the hamstrings, the supine twist emphasizes spine rotation and hip opening rather than hip flexor length, and the doorway chest stretch targets the chest muscles, not the hip flexors.

Stretching the iliopsoas means lengthening the hip flexor muscles, which happens when you extend the hip while keeping the spine stable. The kneeling hip flexor stretch delivers this by placing one knee on the ground and the other foot in front, then gently shifting the hips forward with a tall torso. This position extends the hip of the back leg and places a direct stretch along the front of the hip where the iliopsoas runs, making it the most effective option for targeting that muscle group. The seated hamstring stretch mainly lengthens the hamstrings, the supine twist emphasizes spine rotation and hip opening rather than hip flexor length, and the doorway chest stretch targets the chest muscles, not the hip flexors.