Fitness
Advanced Hip Flexor Test
A hip flexor is a group of muscles in the front of the hip. Since these muscles are attached to the pelvis, they tilt it forward and lift it backward, depending on their contraction. The […]
Hip Pain
Core Exercises
A Plank Tweak To Strengthen Your Hips
You can do many different things to make planking more challenging, and one of these is a plank tweak to strengthen your hips. Try these tweaks if standard planks aren’t challenging you anymore or if […]
Fitness
How To Stretch Your Iliacus Muscle
Your iliacus muscle is a small, tube-shaped muscle that can be found beneath your abdomen, just above the top of your hip bone. Therefore, it’s easy to overlook this little gem, especially if you’re new […]
Fitness
Which Side-Lying Exercise Targets Gluteus Medius the Best
The gluteus medius is one of the most critical muscles for overall strength and mobility. As a bridge-like muscle, it connects the pelvis to the femur (the thigh bone) on either side of your body. […]
Fitness
Rotator Cuff of the Hip
I heard a reference to Rotator Cuff of the Hip some time ago. It was way back as an undergrad at Simon Fraser University. I was reading an article on the topic and found it […]
Fitness
Why the Psoas Isn’t the Devil
When understanding the human body, we often hear that the psoas is the devil. It’s the reason why so many people have trouble squatting. It’s related to sciatica, and tight psoas can lead to back […]