Hip Flexor Release

FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT RESOURCES

In this video, we show some simple ways to hydrate the “psoas”, our deep core muscle/ hip flexor. If you refer back to the “Anatomy of the Inner Unit” lecture, you’ll hear me going into the details of why the “psoas” is especially important in core stability. Because it’s such an important one, and also chronically tight and weak one, due to how much we sit in western culture, it’s important to both hydrate and release it, and also ensure that is is functioning optimally.

Reminder: because it helps to flex the hips (as in sitting) over time the cellular structure morphs to a shorter chain. This shortening keeps breathing shallow and limits core stability. 

TIP 💡hip extension and psoas hydration are your students’ friends. Include as much of that as possible, especially for people who sit a lot or do sports such as cycling.