The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
Hip flexors are crucial muscles for runners that often go neglected, leading to tightness and potential pain. Regular stretching of these muscles can enhance performance and prevent injuries. Experts recommend incorporating specific hip flexor exercises into your routine to maintain flexibility and strength.
- ▪Hip flexors are a group of muscles responsible for lifting the leg and flexing the hip.
- ▪Tight hip flexors can lead to increased strain on the knee and lower back.
- ▪Regularly performing hip flexor exercises can help prevent tightness and improve running performance.
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WellnessThe 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be DoingAnd that people who sit should strongly consider, too.By Emily Laurence Sardinha May 18, 2026Kelsey NiziolekSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyIf you’re a runner, you may warm up with some dynamic hamstring stretches and reward your glutes and quads with a little foam rolling action when you’re done. But how often are you stretching your hip flexors? Probably not very often, right?Despite being a core group of muscles used when running, the hip flexors—a cluster of muscles in the front part of the hip—are a part of the body many people neglect to stretch. When they get tight, the stiffness can prevent you from running your best and can contribute to lower back pain.
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