Episode 3: Tight Hip Flexors and Hip Extension

04/01/2019 27 min
Episode 3: Tight Hip Flexors and Hip Extension

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Chris and Nathan discuss some misconceptions with endurance athletes and tight hip flexors. Questions covered: Why do health care providers focus on hip flexor tightness? Does having tight hip flexors affect your running form/injury risk? Does it matter how much hip extension we have when we run?  Should runners think about "using their glutes?" Thanks for listening!