Modifying the Couch Stretch

[@Horpetii]

I have found this video recently but it is still valid and has good points. The "box method" did not come to my mind and without it it was much more difficult.
Good point on back leg regression too. Playing with both options together can scale the difficulty much better than using only one of them (if needed).
The upscale variation is not relevant yet to me but will not forget! 😂

[@jackiegammon2065]

I LOVE this stretch, the downside for me is that my bottom knee simply does not like this position. I've tried using a pad, moving my knee further from the wall and still have the same pain. Perhaps it the 'old knees' from being a catcher, but it is simply something that my body truly doesn't like. THANK YOU for taking the time to video and share your thoughts, they mean a great deal to many of us!!

[@andersonjuta1562]

Best explanation of the couch stretch and where to take it 🤙

[@MrAlidor]

Awesome! This is my favourite and most dreaded mobilization exercice.
Unfortunately, in team (kicking) sports, many athletes arrive to this exercice "too late(?)", with already significant deficit of knee flexion from previous trauma(kicking)/surgery/degenerescence .
Consequence is a reduced glut "access" and hip extension, forcing the athlete to "fall forward".
Great work as always.

[@jonasmachaddo]

That’s pretty funny have been doing the leg up with myself and clients and it’s another level. Good stuff as always

[@jayterra2060]

We should be feeling this in outer glutes on both legs, correct? Thank you!

[@jamesgilmartin4641]

Any suggestions to achieve full plantar flexion of foot against the wall? Limited plantar flexion here.

[@javarithms]

Thanks coach!

[@ScottOrd]

I remember video #2! Still chasing it, this adds some new tools to get there and be comfortable.

[@TheReadyState]

OG!

[@balibumba]

Hey Kelly I always got some sorta knee pain after the couch strech. What would you recommend me doing to avoid that?

[@benvaldovinos9137]

I use a nice soft foam pad

[@benjaminbaumgardner7620]

My knee usually feels good but if i get into the habit of doing these or deep squats I get burning medial knee pain in the meniscus area.typical?

[@georgesterner]

I did the couch stretch everyday for about 2 min per side for about a year. I started experiencing pain in my hip flexor. My thought was that I was "over stretching" and I stopped couch stretching and worked more on strengthening the hip flexor. The pain is much less now but still there, should I go back to stretching? Also, could you make a video on how to strengthen the hip flexor?

[@sethhall6200]

Hope kstar sees this
George, Kelly, you're both the shit

[@lucasjay1000]

Are you doing tissue work? Try doing glute bridges as well

[@motley06]

Similar situation with me. I think I over did it on stretching and now I have pain in my hip flexor

[@Lycrist]

From what I've read, you may want to roll your quads beforehand because if they are super tight they could be affecting the stretch

[@koDiacc]

I also have this, I think the problem is the femur head gets pressed on the front of the hip socket/acetabulum too much which then causes pain

[@michaelyoung6837]

How do you progress to activate the glute if you r not feeling it in the modified version

[@simonsays3391]

Bunp. I think you have to squeeze it

[@stevenmhensley]

Nice. But what's a phone book?

[@ScottOrd]

I think it's equivalent to 2-3 old laptop/tablet boxes, but not quite as sturdy ;)

[@TheReadyState]

Stack of old iphones

[@jacobharris954]

What Is a book?

[@trbeyond]

I can easily get into the full range of this stretch (including a glute squeeze) but still get hip flexor tightness during long bike rides. Any suggestions?

[@vyuniverse9490]

What's a "phone book"?

[@simonsays3391]

Whoa

[@19grand]

Good legs.

[@alexanderlifesworth3755]

Phone book 😆

[@griffincosgrove8927]

kinda miss mobility wod

[@19grand]

This seems like an improvement.