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What is the proper way to stretch hip flexors? I was doing it the way this article says is wrong. I fail to see how their "correct" method stretches anything at all. What am I missing? http://www.getcircusstrong.com/dear-circus-artistathletes-please-stop-doing-this-stretch/?fb_action_ids=10157023049120471&fb_action_types=news.publishes
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This is an interesting article, thanks for sharing. I've heard similar things before, so maybe there's some truth to it... I think what you are 'missing' in the shown 'correct' way of stretching is that the picture shows only the starting position for the stretch. If you're more flexible your back leg will be further back. This is how I understand it. BUT you need to make sure you are squeezing the glute and activating your core to prevent your back from arching and your pelvis from tilting. This is the main and very important difference to the 'wrong' hip flexor stretch, I think. Here is a hip flexor stretch I like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bWQGIm9raw Also in this stretch the tailbone is always tucked and the back never arched.....
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Tips for Hip flexors https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5357d706-3bc8-456d-876f-5cd80a9aa0eb
