20 Minute Yoga for Cyclists | Hamstrings and Hips

Cycling involves repetitive movements that primarily engage the muscles in the lower body. This combined with constant hip flexion from the position our bodies are put in on the bike can cause these muscles to become tight and shortened over time, leading to imbalances, discomfort and decreased range of motion.
By regularly stretching the hamstrings and hips, cyclists can increase their flexibility and maintain proper muscle length. This allows for a more efficient pedal stroke and a greater range of motion, resulting in improved power output and overall performance on the bike.
Furthermore, tight hamstrings and hips can contribute to poor posture and alignment while cycling, increasing the risk of injuries such as lower back pain and knee pain. Stretching these areas helps alleviate tension and reduce the likelihood of these injuries occurring.
Try this 20 minute yoga flow routine from the Bonus Section of our Dynamic Cyclist membership. Release your hips and hamstrings by flowing through movement as well as performing some longer stretches to get deep into the muscles.
Equipment:
A mat
Block or book
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[@NeriRuvalcaba]

Excellent routine. Thank you.

[@dynamiccyclist]

You're welcome, Neri! If you love this you'd love the full platform at www.dynamiccyclist.com :)

[@robmacrostie439]

Great video!, nice to see Tara back!……..

[@dustydelmar]

Awesome workout, this really helped soothe my Femoral nerve pain this morning 👍👍

[@dynamiccyclist]

Thank you! If you love this you'd really love the full platform over at www.dynamiccyclist.com :)

[@janoschahlers1683]

superb video, thanks so much!

[@dynamiccyclist]

You're welcome! If you love this you'd really love the full platform over at www.dynamiccyclist.com :)

[@chrissy24-7]

I have a hip strain so i didn't do the pigeon pose but this was good. ❤

[@dynamiccyclist]

Wonderful! If you love this you'd LOVE the full platform @ www.dynamiccyclist.com :)

[@HylkeDijkstra]

Fantastic, thank you! Only struggling with the pigeon pose..do you have tips?

[@dynamiccyclist]

The more parallel the shin is the harder it will be! So decreasing the angle of the shin is a good place to start. You can also elevate the front leg onto your couch or a chair to make the stretch less intense!

[@rrvolk]

I really like this routine