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Title: Hip flexors
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 06, 2023, 12:13:14 AM
I was experiencing a fair bit of lower back pain especially after my cycling which I do for my cardio.
Cycling definitely has the hip flexors in a shortened position & the other problem is cycling is very Quad dominant too.
Since I started doing more stretching & training the opposite muscles like glutes & hammies more I feel much better.
I like the video below & the band exercise is very effective for strengthening the muscle group.
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: residue on June 06, 2023, 06:00:28 AM
do you overload them fully stretched? that's key
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: Gym Rat on June 06, 2023, 06:43:50 AM
Mine are horribly tight, from sitting for work for 30+ years, working on them lately, feeling much better...
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 06, 2023, 08:17:14 AM
do you overload them fully stretched? that's key
That's a good point.
I was thinking of doing weighted step ups or split squats/lunges.
Side lunges might be useful..what do you think bro?
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 06, 2023, 08:21:57 AM
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 06, 2023, 08:23:38 AM
Mine are horribly tight, from sitting for work for 30+ years, working on them lately, feeling much better...
Yeah I'm stretching more now. Definitely makes a difference
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: residue on June 06, 2023, 08:39:30 AM
That's a good point.
I was thinking of doing weighted step ups or split squats/lunges.
Side lunges might be useful..what do you think bro?

your best bet is always going to be a reverse nordic\bodyweight leg extension, When you can do full rom just hold a plate to your chest for added load. maybe a front foot elevated split squat or a suitcase banded march.   
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: IroNat on June 06, 2023, 08:44:27 AM
Best thing for hip flexibility is sprinting.

If your knees will allow it of course.
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: Grape Ape on June 06, 2023, 08:52:46 AM

your best bet is always going to be a reverse nordic\bodyweight leg extension, When you can do full rom just hold a plate to your chest for added load. maybe a front foot elevated split squat or a suitcase banded march.

Thanks for this.

Is this similar?

https://bodycomplete.co.uk/the-reverse-nordic-curl-the-greatest-exercise-that-youre-not-doing-yet/
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: residue on June 06, 2023, 09:31:24 AM
Thanks for this.

Is this similar?

https://bodycomplete.co.uk/the-reverse-nordic-curl-the-greatest-exercise-that-youre-not-doing-yet/ (https://bodycomplete.co.uk/the-reverse-nordic-curl-the-greatest-exercise-that-youre-not-doing-yet/)
if your hips are tight, it's going to be a while before you're mobile enough to do it with full rom. Try it banded
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: Grape Ape on June 06, 2023, 10:03:17 AM
if your hips are tight, it's going to be a while before you're mobile enough to do it with full rom. Try it banded


Oh that's perfect.  I watched the video I posted and it seemed a bit extreme to start with.

Thanks again man.
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 06, 2023, 10:41:07 AM
I was experiencing a fair bit of lower back pain especially after my cycling which I do for my cardio.
Cycling definitely has the hip flexors in a shortened position & the other problem is cycling is very Quad dominant too.
Since I started doing more stretching & training the opposite muscles like glutes & hammies more I feel much better.
I like the video below & the band exercise is very effective for strengthening the muscle group.


Soft tissue work, flexibility and yes, posterior chain work. Don’t stretch until after you warm up
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 06, 2023, 12:22:14 PM
if your hips are tight, it's going to be a while before you're mobile enough to do it with full rom. Try it banded

Yeah that's good.
Can do it at home.
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: JackTheRipper on June 06, 2023, 12:25:10 PM
Thanks Coach, thanks guys  :)
Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: SOMEPARTS on June 06, 2023, 12:32:50 PM
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Title: Re: Hip flexors
Post by: Fortress on June 06, 2023, 12:42:01 PM
DVDs?