Hip Flexion
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Hip flexion occurs each time your knee comes towards your chest while walking, lunging, or riding a bicycle. Paying special attention to hone and strengthen this integral movement can have a tremendous impact performance and injury prevention.
Incorporating a resistance band is a safe way to add an ascending resistance to your natural body movement as the angle between the femur and your torso decreases while firing the hip.
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Set up in a position similar to the mountain climber exercise, but do not set your front foot down on the ground while it is flexed.
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At the peak of the flexed position, hold the pose for a prolonged period of time to allow for more contractile waves to pass through the muscle.
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We recommend performing 3-4 sets of 10-12 reps with hold times ranging from 3-5 seconds.
Tips:
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Think of pulling the knee to the chest as a way to help encourage 90 degrees or more of hip flexion.
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Keep the shoulders engaged but relaxed throughout your set.
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Inspect the training bands each time before use to make sure they are not damaged.
Target Muscels: Psoas Major, Iliacus, Tensor fasciae latae, Sartorius, Rectus femoris, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus
Recommended Bands: Heavy Resistance Band (minimal assistance), Robust Resistance Band (medium resistance), Power Resistance Band (maximum assistance)
Force: Pull
Position: Supine
