Last week on my Instagram Story I talked about the importance of doing the right stretches for your tight hips AND adding strengthening to your tight hips. Here is a video of 3 great stretches for your tight hip flexors. Do this routine after sitting for long periods or before activity.
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1. Half Kneel Wall Stretch w/ Cross Body Reach: Keep your low back flat. Shoot for 1-3 holds of 45 seconds.
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2. Long-Step Hip Stretch w/ Opener: Keep the back leg straight. Shoot for 1-3 sets of 8-15 openers per side.
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3. Reverse Lunge w/ Cross-Body Reach: Avoid arching through your low back. Shoot for 1-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each side.
Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. He is nationally renowned for his evidence-based and scientific approach to fitness, training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
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