Stop Stretching Your Hip Flexors! (HERE'S WHY)

The hip flexors are one of the first areas we rush to stretch since they tend to feel tight more often than any other muscle group. The problem is, tightness can often be confused for weakness and when you stretch a weak muscle you are only making the problem worse. In this video, I’m going to show...

Intermediate - 8 min - Fitness & Wellness - ATHLEAN-X

The full course: Learn Group Fitness & Running free

What you'll need

• Resistance band set: Class-friendly strength work.
• Exercise mat: Floor work comfort.
• Wireless headset microphone: Cue a class over the music.

Books

1. Daniels' Running Formula by Jack Daniels - View on Amazon
2. Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett - View on Amazon
3. Methods of Group Exercise Instruction by Carol Kennedy-Armbruster - View on Amazon

Next lessons

• How to Fix Tight Hips (WITHOUT STRETCHING!) (16 min, ATHLEAN-X, Intermediate)
• 3 Moves Your Body Is BEGGING You to Do! (UNDO LOST MOBILITY) (11 min, ATHLEAN-X, Intermediate)
• Morning Mobility Yoga | Wake Up and Stretch! (22 min, Yoga With Adriene, Intermediate)
• 30 MIN FULL BODY PILATES HIIT (Beginner Friendly) || 🤍 Day 5: Move With Me Series (38 min, Move With Nicole, Beginner)
• The Most Effective Science-Based Warm Up & Mobility Routine (Full Body) (9 min, Jeff Nippard, Intermediate)
• Day 11 - Mobility (24 min, Yoga With Adriene, Intermediate)
• HIIT OR LISS: Which Is Better For FAT LOSS? (What The Science Says) (11 min, Jeff Nippard, Intermediate)
• Joint Mobility IS NOT Good for Everything (MOBILIZATION OVERDOSE!) (11 min, ATHLEAN-X, Intermediate)