5 Exercises to Relieve Hip Flexor Stress

Why are our hip flexors always so darn tight? We are sitting so often that they have trouble differentiating from the muscles in your upper legs, therefore every time you try to move your legs your pesky hip flexors say “Hey, what about me?!” and take over the work of your deep abdominals. So frustrating! But, what can we do about it? These 5 exercises will allow you to find length in the fronts of your hips, develop deep core awareness, and strengthen your opposing muscles for some relief.

Cat & Cow

Low Lunge

3 Point Leg Raise

High Lunge

Bridge