Standing Single Cable Hip Flexion Video Guide

Standing Single Cable Hip Flexion Instructions

Starting Position:

1. Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley of a cable machine and secure it around your ankle.

2. Stand facing away from the cable machine, with the cable positioned behind you.

3. Hold onto the machine or a stable object for balance if needed.

4. Engage your core, and keep your posture upright with your shoulders back.

Execution:

1. Keeping your leg straight, flex your hip to lift the strapped leg forward and upward.

2. Raise your leg until your thigh is parallel to the floor or as high as your flexibility allows while maintaining proper form.

3. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your hip flexors.

4. Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position in a controlled manner, avoiding letting the weight stack touch down between repetitions.

5. Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.

Breathing:

Inhale as you prepare and stabilize for the movement.

Exhale as you lift your leg, engaging the hip flexors.

Inhale as you slowly lower your leg back down.

Tips:

Focus on slow, controlled movements to fully engage the hip flexors.

Avoid leaning backward or arching your lower back during the lift.

Keep your supporting leg stable and your core engaged to maintain balance throughout the exercise.