How do you flex your hips?
Hip flexion
- While lying on your back with your legs straight out, flat on the ground, slowly take a knee (one at a time) toward your chest.
- Pull it as close to your chest as possible without feeling uncomfortable.
- Return to the starting position, and repeat on your opposite leg.
How flexible should hips be?
If your hip flexors are fine you should be able to fully extend the thigh so its parallel to the floor and bend the knee to 90 degrees without the thigh rising up. Any difficulty with these movements indicates tight hip flexor muscles.
How can I increase my hip mobility?
What causes loss of flexibility in hips?
While overuse, a sudden fall or other injury can impact hip flexibility, tight hip muscles very often stem from a lack of activity. Sitting at a desk all day can quite quickly cause a tightening and shortening of the muscles.