Tight hip flexors make it harder for your pelvis to rotate properly and are typically caused by prolonged sitting or repetitive hip-flexion movements like running and cycling. Signs of tight hip ...

When it comes to which elements of your stride you can improve, your hips don’t lie. That’s because hip flexors—the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint—play a huge role in fluid ...

When it comes to which elements of your stride you can improve, your hips don’t lie. That’s because hip flexors—the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint—play a huge role in fluid ...

If your hips feel tighter than a jar of pickles that just won’t open, it’s probably time to show your hip flexors some love.

Understanding hip flexor tightness and weakness Hip flexor tightness and weakness are common issues that can lead to discomfort, limited mobility, and ...

“When you’re in a sitting position, your hip flexor muscles aren’t able to elongate or stretch, and you develop aches and pains around the joint, as well as in the movement patterns that use it.

Regular movement is among the best remedies for this, be that stretching, strengthening or mobilising the affected areas. Below, Mooney shares his four favourite stretches for soothing tight spots ...

Why Cody says it's good: "This pose stretches and opens the hips, increasing your overall mobility and flexibility. Tension ...

“This is a wonderful stretch which targets the front of the leg and the hip flexor area,” says Mooney. “If you learn to loosen this area, it will benefit you in many ways. “With ...

Chair pose strengthens the quads, calves and ankles —the muscles that power your uphill drive. The added heel lift mimics the ...