9 Stretches for Tight Hip Flexors

[su_box title=”7) Samson Stretch” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]Samson-Stretch

This stretch will strength and lengthen your arms, shoulders and back as well as stretches your hips.

  • Interlace your fingers and raise them overhead so that your palms are facing the ceiling and your arms are squeezing your ears. Keep your feet hip-width apart, back straight and chest up.
  • Stretch your hands up, and sink into a wide lunge lunge. Look up towards the ceiling. You should feel this stretch in your legs and your lower back. Maintain balance and hold for 3-5 seconds, repeat on other side.[/su_box]

[su_box title=”8) Spiderman Stretch” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]spiderman-stretch

Shakira’s hips don’t lie and yours won’t either after this hip flexor stretch.

  • Start with your feet planed shoulder-width apart. Place your hands in-between your legs, and lean forward so that your shoulders are directly over your hands.  
  • From the starting position, bring your left leg backward. Toes and knee on the ground. Your left leg should be extended as far behind you as comfortable. Hold this position for 10 seconds and switch sides.[/su_box]

[su_box title=”9) Toy Soldier Stretch” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]Toy Soldier Stretch

This dynamic stretch will take your hips through a forward range of motion.

  • Start with your feet hip-width apart and your arms straight above your head. Keep your back straight and your chest up
  • Kick your right leg upward while bring your left arm downward so that your right foot and left hand try to meet. Keep both your arms and legs straight.
  • Return to the starting position and switch sides. You should perform this move quickly while maintaining proper form.[/su_box]
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