Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch

Improve hip flexibility and release tension with the lying leg tuck hip stretch. Gently pull one knee to your chest while lying flat on your back.

Beginner

Isolation

Static

1 min per set30s rest

Hips Thighs

Body weight

Description

This is a stretching exercise where you lie down flat on your back, pull one knee to your chest using your hands, and hold the position for a few seconds.

How to Do Lying Leg Tuck Hip Stretch

1
Setup
Lie flat on your back with both legs extended straight and your arms relaxed by your sides.
2
Setup
Bend one knee and place your foot flat on the floor, then bring both hands to grasp either behind the thigh or over the shin of the bent leg.
3
Gently pull the bent knee towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your hip and gluteal region.
4
Hold the stretch for the prescribed duration, focusing on deep, controlled breaths to help your muscles relax.
5
Slowly release your leg back to the starting position with control, then repeat the stretch on the opposite side.

Tips

Keep your opposite leg extended straight and flat on the floor throughout the stretch to maximize the hip flexor stretch on that side.
Focus on deep, diaphragmatic breathing to help relax the muscles and deepen the stretch safely and effectively.
If grasping the shin is too intense, hold behind the thigh to control the intensity and ensure you feel a comfortable stretch, not pain.
Avoid any bouncing or jerking movements during the stretch; static stretching should be slow and controlled to prevent muscle strain.

Common Mistakes

×Rounding the lower back reduces the target hip stretch; keep your lower back pressed gently into the floor to isolate the stretch in the hip and glute.
×Holding your breath creates tension and hinders relaxation; breathe deeply and rhythmically throughout the entire duration of the stretch to promote muscle release.
×Pulling the knee too aggressively can cause discomfort or injury; only pull to a point of mild tension, never pain, and allow your body to gradually relax into the stretch.

Variations

Compound