Meet frog hops, an exercise move that open up your hip flexors while stretching out your lower back, making it a great warmup move. Getting down into the wide squat feels really good on my hip flexors ...
Every time an instructor says to sit in sukhasana during meditation, I can't help but groan. For someone with unrelenting hip flexor tightness, the so-called "easy pose" is really hard. As everyone ...
When it comes to chronically stiff muscles - tight hip flexors are the second most common complaint I hear after tight hamstrings. Tight hip flexors are annoying, achy, and they often contribute to ...
The root cause of the back pain, however, has not been addressed. Unbeknownst to many, tight and/or weak hip flexors can also ...
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 ...
(CNN) — If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame. These ...
It’s time to give your hip flexors some love. Why? Because if you’re in the average and regularly spend more than nine hours a day sitting down (and no, that doesn’t include commuting, watching TV or ...
If you’re a runner, you may warm up with some dynamic hamstring stretches and reward your glutes and quads with a little foam rolling action when you’re done. But how often are you stretching your hip ...
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 ...
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 ...