Psoas Lunge Stretch

Many people will do lunges, pushing the hips forward to stretch what they feel is the hip flexors and the psoas.  Iliacus crossing the hip is stretched in the traditional lunge, but the psoas crosses the hip and all lumbar joints.

It can only be stretched when isolated with a lunge that includes spine lateral bending with some twist and extension motion.   This can be used as a great warm-up before you do any running or lower body work.  Stretch and hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat several times – going both directions.