Pilates Reformer 20 Minute Stretch - Opening and Lengthening the Hip Flexors and Psoas

Props: Reformer Box
Focus: Hip Flexors & Psoas
Difficulty Rating: 2 (beginner/intermediate)
Duration: 20 Minutes
Machine Set-Up at the START of class:
- 1Y Spring ON (extra-light)
- Footbar Normal Upright (1-Click Forward) Position
- Headrest DOWN
- Squishy Pad *optional
Gripping through the hip flexors is such a common problem! They tighten and grip to hold the weight of the legs up in air. Practicing Pilates we work towards accessing our deep psoas to hold the legs up rather than our superficial hip flexors, but that takes time and lots of practice. Even when we are able to access the psoas and utilize it’s strength the hip flexors will still play a role in helping hold the legs. So, we need to stretch and lengthen after we strengthen! This video focuses on just that, stretching and lengthening the hip flexors and the psoas for better performance moving forward.
I give this workout a difficulty rating of 2 (beginner/intermediate). Overall, the video is not strenuous at all, but some of the positioning requires a bit of flexibility. The stretches are intense so you will want to be sure to use breath entering into each move.
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About Jess P Fit - Jessica Petersen:
A fitness enthusiast her entire life and avid runner, Jessica has always loved fitness! Jessica studied fashion at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She left her career in fashion in 2018 to pursue her passion for fitness. She received a Pilates Certification from WundaBar Pilates and jumped right in teaching at various WundaBar studios across Southern California. Teaching Pilates came so naturally that she decided to continue branching out and received her National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification giving her the ability to start personal training and other group fitness. Jessica started teaching Pilates and Group Fitness at a Member’s Only Club based in Santa Clarita, CA in 2019. Knowledge and growth within the fitness community is important to Jessica and her dedication to her clients continues to drive her thirst for continued education and different certifications so she is able to provide the best workout possible! She has also received her TRIBE Team Training Certification which allows her focus on small group personal training, along with her TRX Certification. The Jess P Fit KZbin channel has been the latest addition to her work within the fitness space that developed after the COVID pandemic hit in 2020! The KZbin channel quickly gained traction and momentum with specific interest on her advanced Pilates Reformer workouts. Her journey through fitness has moved quickly and continues to drive her motivation to inspire others to be healthy and fit in life!

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[@inesdavis5873]

Incredible, as always!!!! 💗

[@JessPFit]

Thank you Inés!! I am so grateful for all your support!!

[@ocelotcat]

Oh thank you so much for this routine.....it looks amazing to help my extremely painful right hip region. I'm going to set up my reformer soon and try this routine. Hoping to heal my pain. Thanks again 🙏💗

[@JessPFit]

Oh yes, let me know if it helps! Overall, consistency on the Reformer will really help keep pain at bay by increasing lubrication to the joints and mobility. I am sorry you are feeling pain and hopefully this is one step closer to feeling better!

[@salmanabouzied]

Thank you for this! My hips and back appreciate you massively 🙏🏼

[@JessPFit]

Oh I am so happy to hear this! You are very welcome!

[@marycarey8472]

Outstanding! What a great stretch series!! THANK YOU

[@JessPFit]

Oh I'm glad you liked it Mary! This one felt great in my body too!

[@lisadigiovanni9907]

Excellent as always! Thanks so much!

[@JessPFit]

Yay!!! I hoping you are loving your new reformer! Thank you for working out with me Lisa!

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Wonderful ideas Jessica. Thank you❤️

[@JessPFit]

Thank you Rana!!

[@tonetimepilates]

Thank you!

[@JessPFit]

My pleasure!

[@Ragnarokr]

This was awesome!

[@JessPFit]

Oh yay!! I am so glad you liked it! I have a LIVE KZbin happening on Nov 11th 2023 at 10am CST...hope you can make it!

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Needed this! Good ones will re visit this !!

[@JessPFit]

Yes please do...this will keeps things open and mobile! Thanks for your support Jennifer!

[@legallykettlebells]

Absolutely wonderful. I have had such a bad back pain and this helped it so much!

[@JessPFit]

Andrea, I am so happy to hear this helped your back pain!

[@legallykettlebells]

​@@JessPFitand I keep using it! My back and Hips love it, you are great 👍👏

[@JessPFit]

@@legallykettlebells this is wonderful!! Thank you

[@annrobertson9489]

Felt so good on my sore hips

[@JessPFit]

Love to hear that!!!

[@kimberquirky]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@JessPFit]

Absolutely!!! You are so welcome! Thank you for leaving a comment.

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[@toniphillips4095]

awesome thanks Jess more stretch flows please x🌺

[@JessPFit]

Ok Toni, you got it!! I have that on my list. Now, that I am able to create content every week I will definitely be able to get you more stretchy flows!

[@toniphillips4095]

Great thanks Jess

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