{"id":7632,"date":"2021-08-26T21:42:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T21:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/?p=7632"},"modified":"2023-06-28T17:45:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T17:45:59","slug":"5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Are your hip flexors \u2018\u2019tight?\u2019\u2019 Or do they feel this way as they actually need to get stronger? \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063I have \u2018\u2019tight\u2019\u2019 in quotations because there are different reasons why your hip flexors might feel this way. Don\u2019t just assume they need to be stretched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#1) Single Leg Straight Leg Lifts\u2063\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Single Leg Straight Leg Lifts\u2063\u2063\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k3E1ZWZlxtg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\u2063Coaching Tips: \u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the floor. Your head, torso and hips should be in a stacked position. \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place an object so it\u2019s in line with the outside of one of your lower legs.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fully extend both of your knees, and keep your legs relatively close together.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While keeping your knees fully extended, and ankles in a fixed position, lift your leg over the object in a lateral direction, and then back to the starting position. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your leg or foot to strike the object, or for your leg or foot to touch the floor. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or weight to shift from hip to hip.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core braced (360 degree brace around your spine).\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>\u2063\u2063#2) Band Resisted Psoas Marches + Isometric Ball Press\u2063\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability. The isometric ball press makes this exercise deceptively challenging in terms of lumbo-pelvic stability. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isometric Wall Ball Press + Band Resisted Psoas Marches\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9KBAE5b5_PY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063Place a resistance band around your feet. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a resistance ball against a wall\/stable surface, and so it\u2019s chest\/stomach height. For the duration into the exercise apply pressure into the ball with both hands.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063Don&#8217;t let your torso come into contact with the ball.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your body so it\u2019s in a relatively straight line from your head to feet.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While maintaining this body position, and pressure against the ball, use your hip flexors and perform a psoas march.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return your leg to the bottom\/starting position with complete control.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perform all reps on one side (what I\u2019m doing), or alternate sides.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your knees to fall inside or outside of your feet.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or hip to drop on one side.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core braced (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes on the non-moving side. \u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#3) Hip Mobility\/Strengthener + Single Arm Overhead Hold\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This advanced exercise improves hip mobility, hip strength (both hip flexors and extensors), shoulder and scapular stability, and lumbo-pelvic stability. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hip Mobility + Hip Flexor\/Extensor Strengthener + Single Arm Overhead Weight Hold\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_rgiaXCQ5I0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/strong>\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the floor, and put a yoga block or other object so it\u2019s on one side of your body, and is ahead of you. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your head, torso, and hips should be in a stacked position.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell in an overhead position. Maintain this position for the duration of the exercise. \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hinge your hips, bend your knee, and use your glutes to bring your leg backwards. Pause for a count and gain control.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then lift your torso, extend your leg, and lift it over the yoga block\/object. This position also mimics the bottom position of a pistol squat. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you are doing this movement, keep your foot plantarflexed (point it away from you). \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not let your foot or leg strike the floor or object, and keep your knee off the floor when you are bringing your leg back. All of this is much easier said than done. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, or torso, spine, or torso to rotate. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, keep your core braced (360 degree brace around your spine).\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2.jpg?resize=593%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9951\" width=\"593\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1583%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1583w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1180%2C1527&amp;ssl=1 1180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hip-Flexor-Guide-Cover-1-2-scaled.jpg?w=1978&amp;ssl=1 1978w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Get STRONG hip flexors, improve your mobility and athleticism! Getting your hip flexors STRONGER might be the missing link to helping you function, perform, and feel better in the gym, with your running, your sport, and even in your daily life. For \u201cexperienced beginners\u201d to advanced trainees, and also coaches. <strong>Great for home AND gym workouts!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/hip-flexor-and-core-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#4) Prone Band Resisted Psoas Slides\/Marches \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Prone Band Resisted Psoas Slides\/Marches\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w1Wid-Z5GWg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Coaching Tips: <\/strong>\u2063 \u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a resistance band around your feet, and place your feet on towels\/slider pads.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get into a plank position from your hands and feet. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place your hands so they are roughly above your shoulders.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While remaining in the plank position, use your hip flexors and slide your foot forward. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return your leg and foot to the starting position with control, and repeat using the other side.&nbsp;\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063For the duration of the exercise, press your body away from the floor and protract your shoulder blades (spread them apart and move them away from your spine and around your ribcage). \u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your shoulder blades or shoulders to elevate towards your ears. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063For the duration of the exercise, your body should remain in a relatively straight line from your head to heels. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, excessively round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or hips to pike or collapse. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063For the duration of the exercise, keep your core braced (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes on the non-moving side. \u2063 \u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>#5) Band Resisted Psoas March Hold From L- Sit \u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability.\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Seated Band Resisted Isometric Psoas March + Leg Extensions\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HqCly3qctJM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\u2063\u2063\u2063Coaching Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a resistance band around your feet. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the floor. Your head, torso and hips should be in a stacked position. \u2063 \u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lift your feet and legs off the floor, and use your hips flexors to bring one knee in towards your body. Maintain this position for the duration of the exercise.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While keeping your one knee close to your body (do not allow your leg to get pulled forward, and this will involve your hips flexors), press against the band and fully extend your other knee.\u2063 You can imagine you are pressing a gas pedal. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return your leg to the starting position (in towards your body) with complete control.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063Perform all reps on one side (what I\u2019m doing), or alternate sides.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, do not allow your legs or feet to touch the floor. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the duration of the exercise, your head, torso and hips should remain in a stacked position. Do not allow your lower back to hyperextend, excessively round, or flex laterally, ribcage to flare, torso, spine or hips to rotate, or weight to shift from hip to hip.\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2063\u2063For the duration of the exercise, keep your core braced (360 degree brace around your spine).\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In terms of breathing, do what works and feels best for you.\u2063<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Pistol-Squat-2-scaled.jpg?resize=495%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9683\" width=\"495\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Pistol-Squat-2-scaled.jpg?w=1979&amp;ssl=1 1979w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Pistol-Squat-2-scaled.jpg?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">Are you looking to do your first pistol squat ever and have been really frustrated with your lack of progress? Or can you already do pistol squats but want to improve your form, increase your reps, and learn more advanced variations? If so, The Ultimate Pistol Squat Program is for YOU! Being followed by people of all genders in at least 25 countries. <strong>Great for home AND gym workouts!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/pistol-squat-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are your hip flexors \u2018\u2019tight?\u2019\u2019 Or do they feel this way as they actually need to get stronger? \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063I have \u2018\u2019tight\u2019\u2019 in quotations because there are different reasons why your hip flexors might feel this way. Don\u2019t just assume they need to be stretched. This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063 #1) Single Leg Straight Leg Lifts\u2063\u2063 This exercise strengthens the hip flexors.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 \u2063Coaching Tips: \u2063\u2063 \u2063 \u2063\u2063#2) Band Resisted Psoas Marches + Isometric Ball Press\u2063\u2063 This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability. The isometric ball press makes this exercise deceptively challenging in terms of lumbo-pelvic stability. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 Coaching Tips: \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 #3) Hip Mobility\/Strengthener + Single Arm Overhead Hold\u2063 This advanced exercise improves hip mobility, hip strength (both hip flexors and extensors), shoulder and scapular stability, and lumbo-pelvic stability. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063 Coaching Tips: \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063 Get STRONG hip flexors, improve your mobility and athleticism! Getting your hip flexors STRONGER might be the missing link to helping you function, perform, and feel better in the gym, with your running, your sport, and even in your daily life. For \u201cexperienced beginners\u201d to advanced trainees, and also coaches. Great for home AND gym workouts!\u00a0 LEARN MORE #4) Prone Band Resisted Psoas Slides\/Marches \u2063\u2063\u2063 This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability.\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 Coaching Tips: \u2063 \u2063 #5) Band Resisted Psoas March Hold From L- Sit \u2063 This exercise strengthens the hip flexors, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063Coaching Tips: . Are you looking to do your first pistol squat ever and have been really frustrated with your lack of progress? Or can you already do pistol squats but want to improve your form, increase your reps, and learn more advanced variations? If so, The Ultimate Pistol Squat Program is for YOU! Being followed by people of all genders in at least 25 countries. Great for home AND gym workouts!\u00a0 LEARN MORE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7643,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95,18,22,576,34,759,588,592,626,753],"tags":[182,802,840,425,878,875,500,811,1000,1001,1002,1003,526,868,870,871,525,877,897,1189,965,869,896,972,1188,895,527,885,968,1190,964,867,887,969,1191,966,985,1015,1008,984,1014,1007,986,1016,1009,987,1017,1010,1196,958,960,891,957,959,890,956,955,1194,1195,882,886,981,1011,1005,980,982,1012,971,983,1013,1006,1117,1116,1114,1119,1111,1115,1113,1118,859,183,874,881,271,860,173,880,872,883,516,237,884,876,686,979,568,977,337,988,990,569,978,989,991,557,559,1198,1197,570,1004,479,999,997,998,996,667,973,974,272,635,961,954,1193,496,494,290,879,1243,1247,1251,1245,1249,1253,1242,1246,1250,1244,1248,1252,967,970,566,563,334,992,994,975,976,993,995,97,622,96,1112,443,754,816,793,747,593,1235,1239,1233,1237,1241,594,1234,1238,1232,1236,1240,437,1110,682,671,670,873,818],"class_list":["post-7632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-band-exercises","category-bodyweight-workouts","category-core-exercises","category-filler-exercises","category-glute-exercises","category-hip-flexors","category-kettlebell-exercises","category-minimal-equipment","category-mobility","category-running-exercises","tag-ab-training","tag-ab-work","tag-ab-workout","tag-ab-workouts","tag-anti-rotation","tag-anti-rotational-exercises","tag-athlete-training","tag-athletic-training","tag-band-exercises-for-hip-flexors","tag-band-exercises-for-psoas","tag-band-workout-for-hip-flexors","tag-band-workout-for-psoas","tag-best-ab-exercise","tag-best-ab-exercises","tag-best-ab-workout","tag-best-ab-workouts","tag-best-core-exercise","tag-best-core-exercise-for-athletes","tag-best-core-exercise-for-pull-ups","tag-best-core-exercise-for-push-ups","tag-best-core-exercise-for-runners","tag-best-core-exercises","tag-best-core-exercises-for-athletes","tag-best-core-exercises-for-pull-ups","tag-best-core-exercises-for-push-ups","tag-best-core-exercises-for-runners","tag-best-core-workout","tag-best-core-workout-for-athletes","tag-best-core-workout-for-pull-ups","tag-best-core-workout-for-push-ups","tag-best-core-workout-for-runners","tag-best-core-workouts","tag-best-core-workouts-for-athletes","tag-best-core-workouts-for-pull-ups","tag-best-core-workouts-for-push-ups","tag-best-core-workouts-for-runners","tag-best-hip-flexor-exercise","tag-best-hip-flexor-exercise-for-athletes","tag-best-hip-flexor-exercise-for-runners","tag-best-hip-flexor-exercises","tag-best-hip-flexor-exercises-for-athletes","tag-best-hip-flexor-exercises-for-runners","tag-best-hip-flexor-workout","tag-best-hip-flexor-workout-for-athletes","tag-best-hip-flexor-workout-for-runners","tag-best-hip-flexor-workouts","tag-best-hip-flexor-workouts-for-athletes","tag-best-hip-flexor-workouts-for-runners","tag-best-hip-mobility-exercise","tag-best-home-training-program","tag-best-home-workout","tag-best-home-workout-exercise","tag-best-home-workout-exercises","tag-best-home-workout-program","tag-best-home-workouts","tag-best-minimal-equipment-exercise","tag-best-minimal-equipment-workout","tag-best-mobility-exercise","tag-best-mobility-workout","tag-best-oblique-exercises","tag-best-oblique-workout","tag-best-psoas-exercise","tag-best-psoas-exercise-for-athletes","tag-best-psoas-exercise-for-runners","tag-best-psoas-exercises","tag-best-psoas-workout","tag-best-psoas-workout-for-athletes","tag-best-psoas-workout-for-runners","tag-best-psoas-workouts","tag-best-psoas-workouts-for-athletes","tag-best-psoas-workouts-for-runners","tag-best-resistance-band-exercise-for-athletes","tag-best-resistance-band-exercise-for-runners","tag-best-resistance-band-exercises-for-athletes","tag-best-resistance-band-exercises-for-runners","tag-best-resistance-band-workout-for-athletes","tag-best-resistance-band-workout-for-runners","tag-best-resistance-band-workouts-for-athletes","tag-best-resistance-band-workouts-for-runners","tag-core-exercise","tag-core-exercises","tag-core-exercises-for-athletes","tag-core-exercises-for-runners","tag-core-stability","tag-core-strength","tag-core-training","tag-core-training-for-athletes","tag-core-training-for-runners","tag-core-warm-up","tag-core-workout","tag-core-workouts","tag-core-workouts-for-athletes","tag-core-workouts-for-runners","tag-gymnastics-training","tag-gymnastics-wod","tag-hip-flexor-exercise","tag-hip-flexor-exercises","tag-hip-flexor-marches","tag-hip-flexor-training-for-athletes","tag-hip-flexor-training-for-runners","tag-hip-flexor-workout","tag-hip-flexor-workouts","tag-hip-flexor-workouts-for-athletes","tag-hip-flexor-workouts-for-runners","tag-hip-mobility","tag-hip-mobility-exercise","tag-hip-mobility-for-athletes","tag-hip-mobility-for-runners","tag-hip-prehab","tag-hip-warmup","tag-home-workout","tag-home-workout-exercises-for-hip-flexors","tag-home-workout-exercises-for-psoas","tag-home-workout-for-hip-flexors","tag-home-workout-for-psoas","tag-home-workouts","tag-how-to-strengthen-the-hip-flexors","tag-how-to-strengthen-the-psoas","tag-meghan-callaway-core","tag-minimal-equipment","tag-minimal-equipment-exercise","tag-minimal-equipment-workout","tag-mobility-exercise","tag-mobility-training","tag-mobility-workout","tag-oblique-exercises","tag-oblique-workouts","tag-physio-ball-exercise","tag-physio-ball-exercise-for-athletes","tag-physio-ball-exercise-for-runners","tag-physio-ball-exercises","tag-physio-ball-exercises-for-athletes","tag-physio-ball-exercises-for-runners","tag-physio-ball-workout","tag-physio-ball-workout-for-athletes","tag-physio-ball-workout-for-runners","tag-physio-ball-workouts","tag-physio-ball-workouts-for-athletes","tag-physio-ball-workouts-for-runners","tag-plank-exercise","tag-plank-workouts","tag-psoas-exercise","tag-psoas-exercises","tag-psoas-marches","tag-psoas-training-for-athletes","tag-psoas-training-for-runners","tag-psoas-workout","tag-psoas-workouts","tag-psoas-workouts-for-athletes","tag-psoas-workouts-for-runners","tag-resistance-band-exercise","tag-resistance-band-exercises","tag-resistance-band-workout","tag-resistance-band-workouts","tag-running-training","tag-running-workout","tag-slider-workout","tag-slider-workouts","tag-sports-training","tag-stability-ball-exercise","tag-stability-ball-exercise-for-athletes","tag-stability-ball-exercise-for-runners","tag-stability-ball-exercises","tag-stability-ball-exercises-for-athletes","tag-stability-ball-exercises-for-runners","tag-stability-ball-workout","tag-stability-ball-workout-for-athletes","tag-stability-ball-workout-for-runners","tag-stability-ball-workouts","tag-stability-ball-workouts-for-athletes","tag-stability-ball-workouts-for-runners","tag-stability-training","tag-towel-workout","tag-towel-workouts","tag-train-at-home","tag-train-from-home","tag-ultimate-lower-body-and-core","tag-ultimate-lower-body-and-core-program","main-post"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes -\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Meghan Callaway\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meghancallawayfitness\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-08-26T21:42:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-06-28T17:45:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"604\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Meghan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@fitfaststrong\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@fitfaststrong\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Meghan\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Meghan\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/26aa32b1b04388cef6508519606fa0fa\"},\"headline\":\"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\\\/Athletes\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-08-26T21:42:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-06-28T17:45:59+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1357,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/08\\\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1\",\"keywords\":[\"ab training\",\"ab work\",\"ab workout\",\"ab workouts\",\"anti-rotation\",\"anti-rotational exercises\",\"athlete training\",\"athletic training\",\"Band exercises for hip flexors\",\"Band exercises for psoas\",\"Band workout for hip flexors\",\"Band workout for psoas\",\"best ab exercise\",\"Best ab exercises\",\"Best ab workout\",\"Best ab workouts\",\"best core exercise\",\"best core exercise for athletes\",\"best core exercise for pull-ups\",\"best core exercise for push-ups\",\"best core exercise for runners\",\"Best core exercises\",\"best core exercises for athletes\",\"best core exercises for pull-ups\",\"best core exercises for push-ups\",\"best core exercises for runners\",\"best core workout\",\"best core workout for athletes\",\"best core workout for pull-ups\",\"best core workout for push-ups\",\"best core workout for runners\",\"Best core workouts\",\"best core workouts for athletes\",\"best core workouts for pull-ups\",\"best core workouts for push-ups\",\"best core workouts for runners\",\"best hip flexor exercise\",\"best hip flexor exercise for athletes\",\"best hip flexor exercise for runners\",\"best hip flexor exercises\",\"best hip flexor exercises for athletes\",\"best hip flexor exercises for runners\",\"best hip flexor workout\",\"best hip flexor workout for athletes\",\"best hip flexor workout for runners\",\"best hip flexor workouts\",\"best hip flexor workouts for athletes\",\"best hip flexor workouts for runners\",\"best hip mobility exercise\",\"best home training program\",\"best home workout\",\"best home workout exercise\",\"best home workout exercises\",\"best home workout program\",\"best home workouts\",\"best minimal equipment exercise\",\"best minimal equipment workout\",\"best mobility exercise\",\"best mobility workout\",\"Best oblique exercises\",\"Best oblique workout\",\"best psoas exercise\",\"best psoas exercise for athletes\",\"best psoas exercise for runners\",\"best psoas exercises\",\"best psoas workout\",\"best psoas workout for athletes\",\"best psoas workout for runners\",\"best psoas workouts\",\"best psoas workouts for athletes\",\"best psoas workouts for runners\",\"best resistance band exercise for athletes\",\"best resistance band exercise for runners\",\"best resistance band exercises for athletes\",\"best resistance band exercises for runners\",\"best resistance band workout for athletes\",\"best resistance band workout for runners\",\"best resistance band workouts for athletes\",\"best resistance band workouts for runners\",\"core exercise\",\"core exercises\",\"core exercises for athletes\",\"core exercises for runners\",\"core stability\",\"core strength\",\"core training\",\"core training for athletes\",\"core training for runners\",\"\u2063\u2063core warm-up\",\"core workout\",\"core workouts\",\"core workouts for athletes\",\"core workouts for runners\",\"gymnastics training\",\"gymnastics WOD\",\"hip flexor exercise\",\"hip flexor exercises\",\"hip flexor marches\",\"hip flexor training for athletes\",\"hip flexor training for runners\",\"hip flexor workout\",\"hip flexor workouts\",\"hip flexor workouts for athletes\",\"hip flexor workouts for runners\",\"hip mobility\",\"hip mobility exercise\",\"hip mobility for athletes\",\"hip mobility for runners\",\"hip prehab\",\"Hip warmup\",\"home workout\",\"Home workout exercises for hip flexors\",\"Home workout exercises for psoas\",\"Home workout for hip flexors\",\"Home workout for psoas\",\"home workouts\",\"how to strengthen the hip flexors\",\"how to strengthen the psoas\",\"meghan callaway core\",\"minimal equipment\",\"minimal equipment exercise\",\"minimal equipment workout\",\"mobility exercise\",\"mobility training\",\"mobility workout\",\"oblique exercises\",\"oblique workouts\",\"physio ball exercise\",\"physio ball exercise for athletes\",\"physio ball exercise for runners\",\"physio ball exercises\",\"physio ball exercises for athletes\",\"physio ball exercises for runners\",\"physio ball workout\",\"physio ball workout for athletes\",\"physio ball workout for runners\",\"physio ball workouts\",\"physio ball workouts for athletes\",\"physio ball workouts for runners\",\"Plank exercise\",\"plank workouts\",\"psoas exercise\",\"psoas exercises\",\"psoas marches\",\"psoas training for athletes\",\"psoas training for runners\",\"psoas workout\",\"psoas workouts\",\"psoas workouts for athletes\",\"psoas workouts for runners\",\"resistance band exercise\",\"resistance band exercises\",\"resistance band workout\",\"resistance band workouts\",\"running training\",\"running workout\",\"slider workout\",\"slider workouts\",\"sports training\",\"stability ball exercise\",\"stability ball exercise for athletes\",\"stability ball exercise for runners\",\"stability ball exercises\",\"stability ball exercises for athletes\",\"stability ball exercises for runners\",\"stability ball workout\",\"stability ball workout for athletes\",\"stability ball workout for runners\",\"stability ball workouts\",\"stability ball workouts for athletes\",\"stability ball workouts for runners\",\"stability training\",\"towel workout\",\"towel workouts\",\"train at home\",\"train from home\",\"Ultimate lower body and core\",\"ultimate lower body and core program\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Band Exercises\",\"Bodyweight Exercises\",\"Core Exercises\",\"Filler Exercises\",\"Glute Exercises\",\"Hip Flexor Exercises\",\"Kettlebell Exercises\",\"Minimal Equipment\",\"Mobility\",\"Running Exercises\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/\",\"name\":\"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\\\/Athletes -\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/08\\\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-08-26T21:42:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-06-28T17:45:59+00:00\",\"description\":\"This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\\\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/08\\\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/08\\\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1\",\"width\":750,\"height\":604},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\\\/Athletes\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Meghan Callaway\",\"description\":\"Achieve Your Goals | MC Fitness \",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"MC Fitness\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/08\\\/smaller.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/08\\\/smaller.jpg\",\"width\":653,\"height\":347,\"caption\":\"MC Fitness\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/meghancallawayfitness\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/fitfaststrong\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/meghancallaway\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/meghancallawayofficial\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/user\\\/meghanc12\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/meghancallawayfitness.com\\\/my-blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/26aa32b1b04388cef6508519606fa0fa\",\"name\":\"Meghan\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/88afec007536e0dbffc5583b54bb9771a7406cf918308d4241317a4a2b2699ce?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/88afec007536e0dbffc5583b54bb9771a7406cf918308d4241317a4a2b2699ce?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/88afec007536e0dbffc5583b54bb9771a7406cf918308d4241317a4a2b2699ce?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Meghan\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes -","description":"This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes -","og_description":"This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063","og_url":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/","og_site_name":"Meghan Callaway","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meghancallawayfitness\/","article_published_time":"2021-08-26T21:42:42+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-06-28T17:45:59+00:00","og_image":[{"width":750,"height":604,"url":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Meghan","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@fitfaststrong","twitter_site":"@fitfaststrong","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Meghan","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/"},"author":{"name":"Meghan","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/26aa32b1b04388cef6508519606fa0fa"},"headline":"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes","datePublished":"2021-08-26T21:42:42+00:00","dateModified":"2023-06-28T17:45:59+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/"},"wordCount":1357,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1","keywords":["ab training","ab work","ab workout","ab workouts","anti-rotation","anti-rotational exercises","athlete training","athletic training","Band exercises for hip flexors","Band exercises for psoas","Band workout for hip flexors","Band workout for psoas","best ab exercise","Best ab exercises","Best ab workout","Best ab workouts","best core exercise","best core exercise for athletes","best core exercise for pull-ups","best core exercise for push-ups","best core exercise for runners","Best core exercises","best core exercises for athletes","best core exercises for pull-ups","best core exercises for push-ups","best core exercises for runners","best core workout","best core workout for athletes","best core workout for pull-ups","best core workout for push-ups","best core workout for runners","Best core workouts","best core workouts for athletes","best core workouts for pull-ups","best core workouts for push-ups","best core workouts for runners","best hip flexor exercise","best hip flexor exercise for athletes","best hip flexor exercise for runners","best hip flexor exercises","best hip flexor exercises for athletes","best hip flexor exercises for runners","best hip flexor workout","best hip flexor workout for athletes","best hip flexor workout for runners","best hip flexor workouts","best hip flexor workouts for athletes","best hip flexor workouts for runners","best hip mobility exercise","best home training program","best home workout","best home workout exercise","best home workout exercises","best home workout program","best home workouts","best minimal equipment exercise","best minimal equipment workout","best mobility exercise","best mobility workout","Best oblique exercises","Best oblique workout","best psoas exercise","best psoas exercise for athletes","best psoas exercise for runners","best psoas exercises","best psoas workout","best psoas workout for athletes","best psoas workout for runners","best psoas workouts","best psoas workouts for athletes","best psoas workouts for runners","best resistance band exercise for athletes","best resistance band exercise for runners","best resistance band exercises for athletes","best resistance band exercises for runners","best resistance band workout for athletes","best resistance band workout for runners","best resistance band workouts for athletes","best resistance band workouts for runners","core exercise","core exercises","core exercises for athletes","core exercises for runners","core stability","core strength","core training","core training for athletes","core training for runners","\u2063\u2063core warm-up","core workout","core workouts","core workouts for athletes","core workouts for runners","gymnastics training","gymnastics WOD","hip flexor exercise","hip flexor exercises","hip flexor marches","hip flexor training for athletes","hip flexor training for runners","hip flexor workout","hip flexor workouts","hip flexor workouts for athletes","hip flexor workouts for runners","hip mobility","hip mobility exercise","hip mobility for athletes","hip mobility for runners","hip prehab","Hip warmup","home workout","Home workout exercises for hip flexors","Home workout exercises for psoas","Home workout for hip flexors","Home workout for psoas","home workouts","how to strengthen the hip flexors","how to strengthen the psoas","meghan callaway core","minimal equipment","minimal equipment exercise","minimal equipment workout","mobility exercise","mobility training","mobility workout","oblique exercises","oblique workouts","physio ball exercise","physio ball exercise for athletes","physio ball exercise for runners","physio ball exercises","physio ball exercises for athletes","physio ball exercises for runners","physio ball workout","physio ball workout for athletes","physio ball workout for runners","physio ball workouts","physio ball workouts for athletes","physio ball workouts for runners","Plank exercise","plank workouts","psoas exercise","psoas exercises","psoas marches","psoas training for athletes","psoas training for runners","psoas workout","psoas workouts","psoas workouts for athletes","psoas workouts for runners","resistance band exercise","resistance band exercises","resistance band workout","resistance band workouts","running training","running workout","slider workout","slider workouts","sports training","stability ball exercise","stability ball exercise for athletes","stability ball exercise for runners","stability ball exercises","stability ball exercises for athletes","stability ball exercises for runners","stability ball workout","stability ball workout for athletes","stability ball workout for runners","stability ball workouts","stability ball workouts for athletes","stability ball workouts for runners","stability training","towel workout","towel workouts","train at home","train from home","Ultimate lower body and core","ultimate lower body and core program"],"articleSection":["Band Exercises","Bodyweight Exercises","Core Exercises","Filler Exercises","Glute Exercises","Hip Flexor Exercises","Kettlebell Exercises","Minimal Equipment","Mobility","Running Exercises"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/","url":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/","name":"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes -","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1","datePublished":"2021-08-26T21:42:42+00:00","dateModified":"2023-06-28T17:45:59+00:00","description":"This week I\u2019m sharing 5 hip flexor strengthening exercises for runners\/athletes. As many runners are guilty of not strength training I mention runners, but these exercises will be beneficial for countless people. \u2063\u2063","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1","width":750,"height":604},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/5-hip-flexor-strengthening-exercises-for-runners-athletes\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises For Runners\/Athletes"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/","name":"Meghan Callaway","description":"Achieve Your Goals | MC Fitness ","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#organization","name":"MC Fitness","url":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smaller.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/smaller.jpg","width":653,"height":347,"caption":"MC Fitness"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meghancallawayfitness\/","https:\/\/x.com\/fitfaststrong","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meghancallaway\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/meghancallawayofficial\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/meghanc12"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/#\/schema\/person\/26aa32b1b04388cef6508519606fa0fa","name":"Meghan","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/88afec007536e0dbffc5583b54bb9771a7406cf918308d4241317a4a2b2699ce?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/88afec007536e0dbffc5583b54bb9771a7406cf918308d4241317a4a2b2699ce?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/88afec007536e0dbffc5583b54bb9771a7406cf918308d4241317a4a2b2699ce?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Meghan"}}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0665.jpeg?fit=750%2C604&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7632"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7632\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10477,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7632\/revisions\/10477"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}