Below, Merrick has shared five stretches he does every day and recommends for everyone to ease tight hips, improve shoulder ...

Couch stretch. Like the side lying hip flexor stretch, this stretch extends hip flexors in the opposite direction than they ...

These stretches should also help you limber up after spending the festive period sitting on your couch. ... Kneeling hip ...

You can be your hips’ hero by taking steps to keep them strong and pain-free. Aim for three sets of each move, and ...

Stretch 2: Quad and hip flexor release Standing in front of your couch, facing away from it, step your right foot forward and bend at the knee as you would in a lunge.

Kneeling hip flexor stretch Stretch by Brando Lakes / Photo by Brittany Posas Place a pillow on the floor and position it about a foot away from a chair (or couch or wall).

What it does: Opens hip joints and stretches glutes. Low Lunge Variation Start in a low lunge with left foot planted, knee bent to 90 degrees, and right knee on the floor.

The Best Psoas Stretches to Address Tight Hip Flexors Everything you need to know about this important muscle group in runners. By Jenny McCoy Updated: May 28, 2024 4:30 PM EDT ...

“Doing the couch stretch – loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the lower spine to the top of the thighs] – will really help you loosen up the hips, and ...

Like the side lying hip flexor stretch, this stretch extends hip flexors in the opposite direction than they tend to be used, which Dr. Fata-Chan says is great for mobility. 1.