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Couch Stretch Nightly Hip Lengthening

Hold the couch stretch for three sets of 60 seconds on each side, with your back foot up on a wall or couch and your front knee on the ground. Do this two to three nights a week at home, outside of training, while watching TV or playing with your kids.

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Garage Strength's principle

Set up the couch stretch with your back foot up on a wall or couch and your front knee on the ground. Repeat the couch stretch two to three nights per week as your at-home mobility routine.

Exercise routine

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    Hold the couch stretch for 60 seconds on each side, with your back foot up on a wall or couch and your front knee on the ground.

    3 sets · 60 seconds · each side

    • • Complete three sets per side.

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Scaling and safety

Don't

  • ×Be aware that you might get a cramp in your hamstring.
Source and verification

Source-derived protocol

Based on “The Best and Worst Mobility Exercises (RANKED)” by Garage Strength.

  • Source fidelity verifiedPassed · Nov 5, 2026
  • Protocolability reviewedPassed · configurable template
  • Editorially reviewedNot yet
  • Supported by independent sourcesNot evaluated

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