Pelvic Tilt

An effective psoas stretch requires the pelvis to be tilted backward and the spine to be flattened. Without the posterior pelvic tilt and a flattened back, the stretch does not effectively reach the psoas. Posterior pelvic tilt is linked to lower glute engagement in this exercise. The back-pocket cue encourages posterior pelvic tilt. The correct technique involves pulling in the stomach, tilting the pelvis back, and flattening the lower back so the stretch is felt across the front of the hip. Arching the back may feel like a deeper stretch but actually reduces the effectiveness of the psoas stretch. Letting the lower back peel off the wall indicates improper positioning.