11 reactions | Hip flexors are commonly misunderstood. Are yours really tight? Or are they weak and underused? What even are these hip flexors? Check out our latest post to learn more about this important muscle group, what it means to have tight hip flexors, and what you can do to loosen them up! https://bit.ly/3LFQEXN | ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) | Facebook

Tight hip flexors? 💫 . 🔥 Your iliopsoas and rectus femoris (quad) are major players in hip flexion and low back support—aka, the muscles that get grumpy after long periods of sitting. . 💥 A little stretching can go a long way to break that cycle. . ⚡️Use a yoga block, foam roller, rolled towel, or even the edge of your bed to get into position. . 🔥 Hold each stretch up to 45 seconds, or rep through it dynamically before activity. . 🤔 If stretching hasn’t helped, check out my reel on the Tho