I’ve been making the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 all about my hips. No, I’m not channeling my inner Shakira, I’m talking about internal hip rotation…obviously. Sure, mobility isn't that sexy, ...

There are many possible causes of hip pain, from muscle strain to arthritis and even inflammatory disorders. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says stretching can be a way to both ...

“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images “Open up your hips and squat like a baby,” says Igor, a mobility coach whose ...

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...

With so many ways to exercise, and so many things to focus your workouts on (leg day, fixing back pain, stronger arms, etc.), mobility is easy to overlook when planning your workouts. However, it's ...

Luckily, there’s one easy thing you can do to combat this: stretch While all types of stretches are good for your body, focusing on your hip flexors is especially important to maintain mobility as you ...

Requiring only a few minutes to complete, the best hip flexor stretches make it easy to create your own restorative post-work stretching routine. This is great for directly targeting your hip flexors.

Regularly stretching and strengthening your hip flexor muscles can help relieve tightness, increase flexibility and improve ...