When I first pulled my hamstring muscle while doing sprints at 16, I was in pain and also so confused. Before every soccer practice or game, my team completed a pretty lengthy stretch sesh, which ...

Bridge pose helps with overall stability in the hip joint by strengthening and stretching the quads and hip flexors. Whether you work a desk job, spend a lot of time driving, or love a good Netflix ...

If you’re like most people and spend most of your day sitting, there’s a good chance you have tight hip flexors. These critical muscles, which link our torso to our legs, are integral for daily ...

It's one of the fitness industry's biggest misnomers. "Tight hip flexors" are very rarely tight. Ninety-nine times out of 100 they are, in fact, weak. At least, that was the lesson I learned many ...

Whether you work a desk job, spend a lot of time driving, or love a good Netflix marathon, many of us live sedentary lifestyles. Sitting for long periods of time causes the hip flexors to tighten and ...

Both Dr. Hasson and Dr. Fata-Chan offer lunges as an example of a classic stretch that targets the hip flexors directly.

Andrew Lavender works for the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia. I am sure you’ve been told you should stand up and move away from your work stations or use a standing ...

After battling lower back pain, I learned the importance of stretching and good form. You probably need a bit more stretch time too if a little hip or knee pain is holding you back. Focusing on key ...

Here are the three stretches Felder suggests trying after your next walk. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then step ...

Wisdom comes with age. But flexibility? It feels like we lose a little limberness every year — and that can come with some (*ahem*) stiff consequences. It’s not just that you can’t do the splits or ...