If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...
When it comes to your hip flexors, you're likely focused (or, obsessed, in our case) on stretching them. However, with this critical muscle group, there's a key element you're probably neglecting: ...
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...
If you’re chasing a smooth, powerful pedal stroke, and it’s not happening, it could be related to your hips, specifically your hip flexors. Your hip flexors are a group of five muscles along the front ...
If you have tight hips, you'll know. A nagging tension and stiffness causing serious discomfort and limited mobility, and perhaps even accompanied by lower-back pain and hamstring pain, tight and weak ...
Runners often concentrate on building strength in their calves, glutes, hamstrings and quads, but one crucial muscle group that's often neglected is the hip flexor muscles. These muscles, positioned ...
Andrew Lavender works for the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia. I am sure you’ve been told you should stand up and move away from your work stations or use a standing ...
Get hip to these simple movements that stretch and strengthen the hip flexors. Dr. Andy Fata-Chan, a New York-based physical therapist and fitness coach at Moment Physical Therapy & Performance, told ...
Whether you work a desk job, spend a lot of time driving, or love a good Netflix marathon, many of us live sedentary lifestyles. Sitting for long periods of time causes the hip flexors to tighten and ...
When I first pulled my hamstring muscle while doing sprints at 16, I was in pain and also so confused. Before every soccer practice or game, my team completed a pretty lengthy stretch sesh, which ...
When it comes to your hip flexors, you’re likely focused on stretching them. However, with this critical muscle group, there’s a key element you’re probably neglecting: strength-building. Hip flexor ...