2 Exercises to Strengthen Hip Flexors at Home
Seated Leg Raise:
Seated Leg Raise exercise
- Sit on the floor with good posture and your legs extended straight out in front of you.
- Engage your core and slowly lift one leg off the ground until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Keep your other leg pressed flat against the ground.
- Hold for a second at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
- Repeat 10-12 times on each leg, for 2-3 sets.
2. Psoas March:
Psoas March exercise
- Start on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place a resistance band around your feet, or hold a light weight in each hand.
- Engage your core and slowly extend one leg straight out, keeping your foot flexed.
- Hold for a second at the top, then slowly bring your leg back down to the starting position.
- Repeat 10-12 times on each leg, for 2-3 sets.
These exercises can be done at home with no equipment, and they are a great way to improve your hip flexor strength and stability. Be sure to focus on maintaining good form throughout each exercise, and don’t go too heavy if you are just starting out.
Here are some additional tips for strengthening your hip flexors:
- Warm up before you exercise with 5-10 minutes of light cardio and dynamic stretches.
- Cool down after you exercise with static stretches.
- Listen to your body and don’t push yourself too hard. If you feel any pain, stop the exercise.
- Be patient. It takes time to build muscle strength.
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