Seated Straight Leg Raise
Written By David Song
SEATED STRAIGHT LEG RAISE
This is an end range strengthening exercise for the hip flexors. Start by sitting on the floor with the target leg straight in front of you. Bend the non-target leg and hug it to provide stability for your upper body. While keeping the knee straight, raise the affected leg off of the floor as high as possible and hold for 5-7 seconds. Relax and rest for 5-7 seconds and repeat as required.
Muscles Involved:
Iliopsoas
Psoas Major
Iliacus
Rectus Femoris
Pectineus
Related Conditions:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Iliopsoas
Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome
Mechanical Low Back Pain
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Lower Cross Syndrome
Iliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy