Are your hip flexors achier than usual?
It may be a sign that they need to be strengthened, according to personal trainers.
Instead, you need dedicated hip flexor strengthening exercises.
So how can you tell whether yours are tight or weak?
Here, he breaks down the telltale signs, and what you might do about it.
What causes weak hip flexors?
As the name implies, hip flexors are muscles that flex the hip.
Here are three exercises Dr. Candy recommends.
Heres one way to strengthen it:
Complete 12 to 15 reps per leg.
you’re able to add an ankle weight as you get stronger.
To strengthen your it, you’re free to do straight leg raises lying on your back.
Complete 15 to 20 reps per leg.
board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and owner ofMore 4 Life PT
Turning your legs outward this way will externally rotate your hip to target the iliopsoas muscle.
Begin with one set of each of these three exercises and build up to three sets.
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