If dealing with that nagging hip flexor tightness, it's time to consider STRENGTHENING! But remember, we don't want to just strengthen a muscle through a portion of its range of motion, we want to strengthen it through it's full range of motion. 🤯 Consider strengthening the hip flexors in a more hip extended position as demonstrated above! We love this twist on the classic plank, thinking about digging the planted toe into the ground will initiate activation of your hip flexor in a more hip-ext

Are Your Hip Flexors Over-tense? Your hip flexor muscles - or your flanks - contract to close the hip joint. Movements such as lifting your knee toward your chest, for example, require hip flexor engagement. If you’re feeling hip flexor tension during stretches like Flamenco or Plow Pose, try to back off a little, use a strap, and find a way to relax for a deep stretch. | YOGABODY

Hip flexor strengthening has become popular in recent years, and for good reason. It’s important to have strong hip flexors for so many reasons as this muscle group helps to provide us with stability with upright posture.👆Here’s a quick tip to make sure you’re not just performing hip flexor strengthening exercises, but you’re doing so correctly. | The Prehab Guys