How to do Kneeling Psoas
On the floorHoldBoth sidesBeginner
Kneeling Psoas is a on the floor stretch for your hips, it band and lats. Do it on one side, then switch.
Step by step
- 1Start kneeling.
- 2Step your left foot forward into a low lunge, with your right knee down.
- 3Put your left hand on your hip, reach your right arm up and over, and lean to the left.
What you should feel
Feel the front of your right hip slowly open.
Form tips
- Front knee stacked over the ankle. Squeeze the right glute to open the hip. Reach long through the right fingertips.
- Breathe into the long line of your right side.
- Let your shoulders stay soft.
Make it easier
If your knee is tender, fold a towel under your right knee.
Coming out of it
Lower your arm… and gently come back to kneeling.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Kneeling Psoas with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Kneeling Psoas, cues you through the hold and tells you when to switch sides, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your hips and it band.
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