Tight Hip Flexors? (Self-Assessment | Stretches | Exercises)

Are you someone who experiences tightness in the front of your hips or are looking to improve hip extension range of motion?

In this video, I review the anatomy and function of the hip flexors, how you can objectively assess for potential limitations, and what are some of the best exercise for improving range of motion in this area.

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Intro: 0:00
Anatomy and Function: 0:28
Objective Testing: 1:50
Exercises: 4:26

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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

[ajxtaylor]

05:30 - start of actual stretches. (for reference. not recommended to skip first time.)

[FinancialFaiz]

05:42 I can feel the stretch at the front of my hip by just looking at this part of the video. Very well demonstrated!

[GuerrillaNature]

Great video thank you! Particularly appreciated the colour coded illustrations and the videos of the exercises, as well as the clear explanations. Respect.

[christianapaul]

I just found d above Sciatic pain exercise now. Would try it later when close from work .Tanxxxx.

[rickyhughes]

This is my Go to for all prehab & rehab!! Thank you

[rocwilder]

Very informative. Thank you! Came to this page because I have it band syndrome and looking for stretches to loosen band up for my runs.

[CDornerFitness]

Really great content! It is great to see actual studied advice! Thank you

[ahmadaussi]

thx one of the best videos on youtube going through every aspect looking for more on hip and glute exercise and stretching

[karldrogba]

Thank you, thorough article from the website and videos.

[sharonflamio]

I love this video and it very interesting. Thank you. 👍😁

[petardoh]

Great video. All my problems. I will wait for Hamstrings video if you plan to make it.

[markablett]

I suffer from groin and hip pain and sometimes struggling walking, I just started doing some cycling to try to get some movement in my him but it’s not really helping
I’m gonna try some of the stretches from your video

[GMike]

Trying to do lower barbell squat without groin pain, I'll try these, hope it helps.

[CWBella]

These look like effective stretches. I have tightness in the right leg psoas major and adductor longus; I'm thinking these will help with that.

[rosscoe]

I've been on a bit of a journey regarding my overall fitness and health, with specific focus on glutes, leg muscles and hip flexors. Doing split squats has really highlighted how poor the strength is in my hip muscles, particularly on one side of my body. I have a question regarding hip flexor-based stretches/strengthening: have you heard about or seen something that yoga practitioners call "involuntary movement"? It's where certain muscles are held under some degree of tension for a time period, and as the time lengthens, they start to shudder or tremor from fatigue. Do you have any experiences with it?

[andreaisprivate]

One of the stretches helped me relieve the discomfort I was feeling in my left hip! It was the perfect stretch for it. Now I know how to relieve that pain thank you so very much!

[leslie]

Please do one on lower back stiffness please!!!

[michaelobrien]

I am done that of a YouTube addict but almost never comment. However, this video was so exceptional that I had to tell you so. Such great information and the flow of information and practical steps were great.

I'm not good with "just do X" - I want to know why and this was especially good an giving the broader context.

Thanks!!!!

[Dr_Jekyll]

you have a very likable personality. expresss it a bit more confident on video and youll skyrocket

[dieulinh]

Thank you for making this video. My hip is very tight these days..