Hip extension involves some of the strongest muscles in your body, the hip extensors. But more often than not, they’re also the most overlooked.
I’m the first to admit that because I started running as supple 20 year old, I didn’t spend much time thinking about anything related to hip mobility or injury prevention.
OHHHHH silly little me. If only I’d known that improving my hip extension, flexibility and mobility would have not only improved my running, but prevented IT Band Syndrome.
Ahh well let’s just say I’d have been doing all of this sooner!
You see, while the knee pain is often the most common complaint among runners, the problem is your hips.
It shocks all of us who go through a major injury to find that nearly all of our issues could be resolved with a little extra PT time on our hips!
In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about hip extension, what muscles they target, why they matter for runners, and the exercises you need to do to avoid injuries.
What is Hip Extension?
Hip extension is the movement of your thighs away from your front pelvis. It occurs when you extend your hip joint so that the angle between your thigh and pelvis increases.
In other words, when your foot is on the ground and your opposite knee is in the air, your…
