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Flexion and Extension Hip Stretch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Back Forward Leg Swings demonstration

Back Forward Leg Swings
2
High Knee to Butt Kick demonstration

High Knee to Butt Kick
3
Long Distance Running demonstration

Long Distance Running
4
Briskly Walking demonstration

Briskly Walking
5
Scissors Jump demonstration

Scissors Jump
6
Walking demonstration

Walking
7
Jog demonstration

Jog
8
Walking on Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Treadmill
9
Run on Treadmill demonstration

Run on Treadmill
10
Lizard Pose demonstration

Lizard Pose
11
High Knee Run demonstration

High Knee Run
12
Dynamic Leg Swing demonstration

Dynamic Leg Swing

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Flexion and Extension Hip Stretch trains

Primary Hamstrings Iliopsoas

Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

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