Hip flexion brings your knee toward your chest. Deep squats, climbing stairs, and getting off the floor require hip flexion. These exercises build the range and control for this fundamental movement. Get personalized mobility routines: Start your 14-day free trial Why This Matters Limited hip flexion affects squat depth, stair climbing, and simple tasks like tying shoes. The restriction often comes from tight hamstrings or posterior hip capsule. Addressing hip flexion improves daily function. The Exercises Practice these exercises in sequence. Move with control and respect your current range. Exercise 1 JME 167 Sitting in your chair, extend one leg forward. Then, raise the leg straight up. After that, bend your leg at your knee to bring your knee as close to your chest as you can. Then return to the starting position. Exercise 2 JME 168 Sitting in your chair, lift one leg up by bending at your knee. Be slow and controlled both on the raise and the decline to the floor. Exercise 3 JME 169 Sitting in your chair, bring one leg toward your chest by holding onto your thigh. Then, rotate your ankle both left and right. Exercise 4 JME 113 Place one knee on your chair and move that knee both forward and back to feel a stretch in the front of your leg. Exercise 5 JME 117 Resting your hands on either your chair or a wall in front of you, lift one leg in front of you up to 90 degrees, rotate your upper body down, and then reset. Tips for Success Knee-to-chest stretch is the basic hip flexion exercise Deep squat holds train hip flexion under load Address hamstring flexibility alongside hip flexion Active hip flexion (lifting your leg) differs from passive Include in squat warmup How Often to Practice Practice daily. Include in lower body warmup before squatting or climbing activities. Build Your Mobility Practice Consistency produces results. simplmobility provides joint-specific routines in 2-3 minute sessions designed for busy professionals. Start Your Free Trial