Hip Flexor Triple Threat! (3 Hip Flexor Stretch Variations)

Hip flexor stretches and exercises are typically performed incorrectly (not to mention most are static, lifeless and boring!)

BORING HOW?

Typically in Yoga classes or stretching classes a teacher will have you get into a "pose" or position and then just breath. While this is OK, stretches come ALIVE when you start to "wriggle" (very subtly) in the stretch!

Good stretching is dynamic (meaning their is lots of subtle wiggling, prying, rocking, oscillating to deepen the stretch and get different bands of tightness.)

The #1 Error:
Most people get a slight hip flexor stretch combined with slight (or excessive lumbar extension (over arching in the low back.)

To combat this tendency make sure to:

1.) Pull your ribcage down (like you are performing a crunch
2.) Engage your glutes (posterior pelvic tilt aka "tuck your tail".)
3.) Breath and relax (don't force the stretch!)

Give this "Hip Flexor Triad" a shot using the cues from the video and see if it doesn't feel like the most effective hip flexor stretches you've tried!

Don't forget to wriggle!