Strength in Motion PT

If you sit often and feel like your hip flexors are always tight even when you stretch, the issue may not be tightness. Sometimes discomfort is a sign of weakness.

So here are three easy exercises you can do at home to improve your hip flexor strength. Do them as a break from sitting, and see how long you can hold the moves to increase difficulty.

Sit-ups aren’t good for your back, and they strengthen your hip flexors rather than focusing on your core like these alternatives:

1.crunches with your feet in the air, 4 sets of 20 reps

2. Crunches while activating your hamstrings (a belt or dog leash work just as well as resistance bands) 4 sets of 20 reps

3. Bird-dogs- keep your spine neutral and your hips level to each other. 4 sets of 10 reps (each side) with a 5 second hold.