I admit: I didn’t quite understand the importance of strengthening my hips until I was forced to undergo a hip arthroscopy. It reminded me that our bodies, including the muscles around our hips, work synergistically – if one muscle is outperforming another, trouble lurks. What about you? A...
The dead bug is another exercise that engages the hip flexors, this time in both an isometric hold as you extend your leg, and a contraction as you return your leg to parallel. How to Perform the Dead Bug Begin lying on the floor on your back. Engaging your abs, raise your legs off...
Strengthening your pectineus muscles helps you become a faster walker, runner and sprinter. Though it is a small muscle, the pectineus flexes your hip to bring your thighs forward as you walk, run or sprint. Training this muscle to bend your hip against resistance as fast as you can increas...
Chest flys isolate your pectoral muscles to really boost the definition of your chest. Many gyms have a machine for this exercise, which allows you to set your preferred weight and get the proper position. Perform flys by gripping the two handles with your arms spread out straight, with a ...
A guide to hip flexor exercises, including what your hip flexors are, best hip flexor exercises to strengthen hip flexors, and which movements use hip flexors
And, developing strong core muscles and glutes can ultimately help to protect the back during exercise—from running to doing deadlifts. "By strengthening the lower back, we are able to optimise our movements with more power and less strain, more evenly disperse force through the upper and ...
When it comes to pelvic-floor exercises, kegels get all the attention. As a refresher: A kegel is an exercise that involves contracting the pelvic floor muscles for a sustained period of time before completely relaxing them. There is a time and place for this exercise, according to Jeffcoat...
The hips and gluteus muscles are extremely important for all athletes, especially tennis players. Every step you take originates in the hips, as they connect the lower and upper body. The lower and upper body work together in harmony when transmitting the forces from the ground up to your ...
Focus on Form: Proper technique is crucial to prevent injuries and maximize gains. Ensure you’re performing each exercise with the correct form before increasing weight. Vary Your Routine: Incorporate a variety of exercises to target the different muscles in your forearms and prevent plateaus. ...
Iliacus and psoas major– collectively known as iliopsoas, these two muscles are your hip flexors. In fact, that’s what a lot of people call them;the hip flexors. Like all the other muscles involved in hollow holds, your hip flexors work isometrically during this exercise. ...