Hip Flexor Exercises for Strength - basic + beginner level

Summary by Krater

Matt Hsu explains how to strengthen hip flexors using three simple exercises: 4-point hip flexion, sitting knee lifts, and high knee holds, to improve strength, control, and hip mobility.

From the video

Answers: How can I strengthen my hip flexors?

• hip flexor strength
• hip mobility exercises
• corrective exercise
• hip flexor rehabilitation

Exercises

• 4 point hip flexion · mat · 2-3 sets x 5-10
• sitting knee lifts · chair · 2-3 sets x 5-10
• high knee holds · bodyweight · 2-3 sets x 5-10

What it concludes

• Strengthening the hip flexors in basic ways can help reduce the feeling of heaviness and tightness in the legs.
• Performing 4-point hip flexion with a low back arch and anterior tilt helps force the hip flexor muscles to fire.
• Leaning back in a chair during sitting knee lifts can reduce compensation and make the leg feel lighter to pull higher.
• Holding knee lifts for 2 to 60 seconds helps build strength and endurance in the hip flexors.
• Working on these basic strength exercises multiple times a day is recommended to improve weak and short hip flexors.