I am sure you’ve been told you should stand up and move away from your work stations or use a standing desk where possible. One of the major benefits of doing this is to activate and stretch the hip flexor area.
But what are the hip flexors, and why are they so important – and what happens if we let them get weak and stiff?
What Are Hip Flexors?
Hip flexors are the powerful muscles located at the front of your hip. They include: the psoas major and psoas minor, which connect the femur to the spine, and
the iliacus, which runs from the pelvis to the femur. Hip flexors are the muscles located at the front of your hip. By Shutterstock
Hip flexors are activated when you draw your knee towards your chest. They are important for walking and running….