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Exercise guide
Lizard Stretch
A deep lunge stretch that opens the hip flexors, groin and glutes with the forearms lowered toward the floor.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- adductors · hip flexors · gluteus maximus · hamstrings
- Goals
- mobility
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Category
- Stretching
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
How to perform the movement
- Step one foot forward into a deep lunge, foot placed wide.
- Lower both forearms toward the floor inside the front foot.
- Extend the back leg straight and let the hips sink.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.
Make the movement easier or harder
- Rest on your hands instead of forearms for an easier version.