Hip Flexors
The muscles at the front of the hip that lift the thigh toward the torso.
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The hip flexors, primarily the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and tensor fasciae latae, flex the hip to bring the knee up. They are often tight from prolonged sitting, which can affect posture and exercise form. Stretching and strengthening hip flexors improves mobility and performance in squats and deadlifts.
Examples
- Often tight from sitting
- Hip flexor stretches before squatting
- Hanging leg raises strengthen hip flexors
Exercises that train the quadriceps
148 exercises in the library target the quadriceps as their primary muscle.
Front Squat (Clean Grip)
Strength · Barbell
Front Squats With Two Kettlebells
Strength · Kettlebells
Goblet Squat
Strength · Kettlebells
Hack Squat
Strength · Machine
Hang Clean
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Hang Clean - Below the Knees
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Heaving Snatch Balance
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Hip Flexion with Band
Strength · Bands
Common questions
What is Hip Flexors?
The muscles at the front of the hip that lift the thigh toward the torso. The hip flexors, primarily the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and tensor fasciae latae, flex the hip to bring the knee up.
What exercises train the Hip Flexors?
Good options include Front Squat (Clean Grip), Front Squats With Two Kettlebells, Goblet Squat, Hack Squat, Hang Clean. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Hip Flexors?
Often tight from sitting; Hip flexor stretches before squatting; Hanging leg raises strengthen hip flexors.
Put it into practice
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