Psoas Stretches WON'T Improve Your Squat (BUT THIS WILL)

Getting stuck when squatting? This squat mobility drill goes beyond the myths and gimmicks to teach you how to really improve your squat depth.
There’s a common myth that tight hip flexors hold people back from squatting low. But if you consider the anatomy and biomechanics of the hip, this theory makes no sense.
In this video, we discuss your iliopsoas, a hip flexor that runs from vertebrae in your low back, down the front of your pelvis, and inserts on your femur.
If this muscle is tight and shortened, it puts you in a position of hip flexion - the position you need to be in to squat deep.
To lengthen or stretch this muscle, you’ve got to go into hip extension - or reaching or leg out behind you.
SO, if your hip flexors are tight, the motion that will be limited is hip EXTENSION, NOT hip flexion.
Instead of focusing on hip flexor length, it’s way more effective to consider hip flexor activation.
As your squat gets deeper, your iliopsoas shortens. If it isn’t able to fire correctly in this position, you’ll either be stuck in a mini-squat or you’ll go from a neutral spine to a rounded low back - aka the squat butt wink.
[5:26] This squat mobility drill is an End Range Expansion or ERE technique that will help you build activation and control over a deeper range of motion.
This position mirrors a deep squat on one side of your body and helps you train control over the range while your back leg hangs back and provides support.
With this drill you’ll build strength in the shortened range of your hip flexors , creating way more squat depth and control than any hip flexor stretch possibly could.
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[@christianmark7650]

Time-Stamps 1:16 - Description of Hip Flexor Muscles (Rectus Femoris & IlioPsoas) 1:40 - How/Where Tight Hip Flexors Limit Mobility 3:30 - Weak/Tight Psoas limits Lumbar Curve during Squat (weak-core lacks stability & causes Butt-Wink) 4:12 - How to Know if Psoas isn't working properly (Psoas strength during Shortened-Range) 4:46 - Describing how to get Hip-Joint to work proprly (Training Psoas at Bottom Range of Squat) 5:42 - Determining End-Range for 1st Leg of Where Psoas Muscle Looses Strength 6:42 - Leg Lift Hip Flexor Exercise - Half Kneeling Postion (To Restore Strength to Psoas in that Range) - 1st Leg 7:10 - Activate Hip Exensors - Isometric Hold w Balance - 1st Leg 7:30 - Activate Hip ABductors - Isometric Hold against Hand - 1st Leg 7:52 - Activate Hip ADductors - Isometric Hold against Hand - 1st Leg 8:15 - Leg Lift Hip Flexor Exercise again - 1st Leg 8:47 - Determining End-Range for 2nd Leg of Where Psoas Muscle Looses Strength 9:01 - USE A KETTLE BELL FOR BALANCE (To Keep Neutral Spine Posture) 9:21 - Leg Lift Hip Flexor Exercise - Half Kneeling Postion (To Restore Strength to Psoas in that Range) - 2nd Leg 9:44 - Activate Hip Exensors - Isometric Hold w Balance - 2nd Leg 10:01 - Activate Hip ABductors - Isometric Hold against Hand - 2nd Leg 10:18 - Activate Hip ADductors - Isometric Hold against Hand - 2nd Leg 10:30 - Leg Lift Hip Flexor Exercise again - 2nd Leg 10:50 - Summary of How to Improve Squat Range Please watch entire video to receive the full instructions on how the exercises work. These instructions improve the effectiveness of the exercise, and prevent injury. The Time-Stamps are for repeated viewing, so that one can easily incorporate the exercise into their regular fitness habits. Enjoy! Thanks Coach Eric for the wonderful fitness instruction!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Amazing work! Thanks so much :)

[@christianmark7650]

​@@PrecisionMovementCoach You bet! I appreciate your great fitness instruction! I have been looking for much more thorough instruction on improving hip strength, through the full range of mobility. Your fitness videos are killer! Thanks for all that you do!!

[@languagelover9170]

Thanks for your comment! It shows you deeply care about this ♥

[@weihawang4246]

Thank you so much for your detailed work

[@mircobosi]

Wow super thanks

[@hunlevistube]

my gosh..thanks a ton for at least somebody addressing this bunch of crap circulating around. this is the first and only channel i have so far subscribed to. may the knowledge be with you peeps!

[@sermammanivannan6286]

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[@Sonder2030]

You've helped me so much with all your videos Eric! I had no idea what my body was capable of and it continues to amaze me, thank you!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Awesome to hear @Sammy E - yep your body is capable of a TON.

[@shawnewaltonify]

This is the exact information about a mobility issue that almost everyone needs to work on but does not know how. Good video.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@gabrielaolivares8461]

Omg this is amazing I was struggling with this pain for months looking other videos didn’t help but this one really worked in a couple days I was feeling relieved Thank you so much You really helped me Good job and God bless you 😊 👍🏻

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome. I'm glad that the material is useful to you.

[@kenitcimm3467]

Great to hear some confidence around this stuff about hip flexion/torsion...when so much about it doesn't seem to cut it. Thanks a lot Master E!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for the great feedback.

[@milannetod3522]

How can it be that in this market you are the only one that knows about these remedies for the problem areas of the body? Nobody else's recommendation exercises ever fixed my problem areas. Thank you for posting because your stuff works on me.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@Hasa9001]

Thanks! This was a lifesaver for me. After years of struggling with squats and lower back pain on the left side I got immediate relief from this excercise.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Great to hear! We are so happy that you found us. Thanks for taking the time to try it out and comment. We really appreciate the support. Let us know if you ever need more advice or assistance :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@childofgod4347]

Thank you for addressing load of craps Eric. I remember at the time I got pain in my lower back I found a person self claiming "chiropractor"I did like he showed and right after that the pain got much worse. I have the lesson learned from it. Whenever I need something I come to this channel and a happy subscriber.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@bubblekeiki7395]

Coach E is KING!!!

[@rkadeberserk818]

Always appreciate the knowledge offered. Respect.

[@tonoe9027]

Just came across your videos..wow.. really really helpful. Please if you could make a video on baker's cyst and how far can we go concerning squats or other leg exercises. Tks again.

[@richardsolorio5910]

Another excellent exercise video!!! (On a side note: I'm 70 years old now, and over the years I have help many people on various exercises - everyone who told me that they could not squat all the way down ... I ask them to hold on to a pole and using their arm strength to help them squat slowing all the way down and up) 100% of those who did this was able to squat all the way down and up 😁

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@LutefiskSavage]

FINALLY I find something that looks like maybe it might work to help fix my lack of mobility in my left hip. Currently I can't bend enough in my left hip to touch my left knee to my left shoulder. it always feels like someone is digging a dagger into the front of that left hip and that pain there prevents me from being able to go deeper into any bending. I also in that hip have almost no internal or external rotation of the femur. I've been trying to rebuild my mobility ranges but almost everyone on line is assuming that a person can just get down into a 90/90 stretch and progress from there. If I could get into a 90/90 stretch I wouldn't have a problem improving the flexibility the rest of the way. My problems is that I can't even get into the beginnings of those stretches. Thank you for putting this video out I'm subscribing and am going to comb through your other videos to see if you address any of the other things I need a hand with.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for following along and let us know if you have any more questions :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@asapsupremacy7505]

Yo thank you for making these videos u really helped me with my Achilles

[@KK-jn8ze]

thank you so much for teaching me proper biomechanics for hip mobility as after that 2016 hip fracture and right knee oschgoodschlaterz disease I am really feeling that integrative kinetic chain flow! lol thank you

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@Adeptwindowcleaning]

I couldn’t lift my foot at first but after a couple of tries I got it. Now I can see where I need to work on . I thought my gluteus weren’t firing properly and was doing everything I could to activate my glutei for 5 years now , so this video I hope will save me a lot of pain & time . Thanks for doing the video !🙏🙏

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

That's great progress. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomfc1]

Fantastic explanation and presentation! Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@orwin1751]

Thank you so much … went through an hip opération 😅and was only stretching which caused me pain with tendinite …your exercices are excellent and dont need to go to the gym …so accurate … merci from Switzerland

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad it helped!

[@user-on2ph5nk2f]

Best video regarding this issue

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@purrellgrimm1512]

very nice vid. improved squat mobility right away. Always had imbalances in mobility btwn left/right. Warms up the hip muscles and improves range of motion. thanks!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Well done!

[@Gonzomedic1]

Definitely going to give this a try! Try being the operative word! Thanks Coach E!

[@Gonzomedic1]

I just tried this and couldn’t do it exactly like you showed Coach E I had to use a stool. I believe I will benefit from this! Thank you!

[@Cam28394]

Thank you I was having a lot of stress in my hip flexors and this provided some relief.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Excellent.

[@gemzinall]

Wow my mind is blown. I could barely lift my foot and I was out of breath. Looking forward to changing that. Thanks

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Nice work!

[@kalpeter1064]

Coach E - Do you have anything on improving ankle mobility. It is affecting my squat!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Check this out: www.precisionmovement.coach/ankle-dorsiflexion-ere-sequence/

[@myuhdidas]

Yeah I heard that so many times. Thanks for putting out accurate info.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Any time!

[@greyishdun]

Please make something about external hip rotation. For example I cant do pigeon.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Check this out: www.precisionmovement.coach/5dhmc/

[@JungleScene]

gluteus medius excersize helps.

[@adamfullerton]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach This page no longer exists. Is there an updated page or video that talks about external hip rotation for pigeon? Thank you!

[@agnieszkaaga5895]

Very well explain, help me so much to understand.... thank you so much😁

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@zbigniewkonopka3640]

Thank you for strength exercise !! Hips😁

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome. Thanks for following along.

[@salamandersue8195]

I just found this video, but a year ago I was struggling with this issue. My physical therapist suggested that I get a large inflatable ball and put it behind my back while I squat, to help keep proper spine position. Less than a week later I was doing proper squats without the help of the ball.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Awesome progress.

[@agosh05]

Excellent explanation. Thanks!

[@norb4152]

Uhmm, no way my foot is getting off the floor trying this :( Do you have advice for people who aren't even able to do that?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

IF YOU CAN'T GET YOUR FOOT OFF THE GROUND (I think/hope I mentioned this): put your hands on yoga blocks or even a chair - find something that allows you to do it, then over time work your way to the ground.

[@Mike-hw5jp]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach I think it is most important like you say Eric, to keep the neutral spine and as close to your squat position as possible. Even an isometric hold with the foot still on the floor would work to gradually improve strength. This routine is fantastic thanks

[@aldosuarez2082]

Thank you very much, your video is very useful for me and it is very serious, thank you.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

It's our pleasure :)

[@ben92282]

The TFC guys make the argument that tight hip flexors contribute to poor ankle mobility which contributes to squat issues. What say you? Awesome exercise here, thanks man

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Every part of the kinetic chain affects the others but it's a little more complicated than picking just one culprit for a particular issue. I promote ensuring optimal control over functional ranges-of-motion of every joint.

[@cuchulain1647]

Mark Rippetoe is your opposite, but I think you guys should collaborate.

[@nytroxnikko1532]

haha

[@georgecarra]

showing my respect > thanks Eric

[@rollingrock4759]

Why is my TFL on both sides cramping during the foot lift? It’s a sudden cramp that goes away if I straighten leg out. My heels will not touch ground for squat...that’s actually my ultimate goal, a yoga squat!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Hey Susan, likely because you're trying to flex the hip (lift foot off ground) in a range where the primary hip flexor (iliopsoas) isn't functional/strong enough, so something else (TFL) is trying to help but because it's not strong enough nor suited for the job, it cramps up. Thus, the key is to get your iliopsoas working properly, doing what I recommend in this video. Also, for a deep squat with feet flat, consider improving your ankle dorsiflexion (search my channel for more).

[@johnchen208]

You are very helpful to us. We love you.

[@edwigcarol4888]

Tough for me.. but that's the right path, my efforts won't be in vain, so let's climb that mountain..

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

:)

[@NiklasHansen91]

aboslutely great content crusial for my situation thank you so much.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're very welcome.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Best excersice ! Great!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad that you like it :)

[@RpgmaniacNo1]

Amazing! You are amazing! Thanks for the video

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@kittenheels1958]

Thank you ..I will try this..makes total sense.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

How did it go?

[@pacifick0271]

thx again brother, very useful exercises

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@scotthughes5473]

How many sets and what kind of frequency?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Start at 1-2 sets, ramping up to 3-4... do 2-3 days/week.

[@scotthughes5473]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@sarahhayes2566]

Totally agree I'm a squat master but have tight hip flexors

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

I hinge to you, master

[@carltonmcfarlane7051]

Thank you for the great videos!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

My pleasure!

[@rbob2416]

Awesome! Felt good straight away.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Excellent!

[@johncopetti1253]

Loving this. Thank s mate. Cheers. John

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@neildobbs7278]

best channel ever. ty

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@kilgoretrout321]

"That's how you're going to improve squat mobility, IF you believe that biomechanics is a thing. If you don't, do whatever you want." lol

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

;)

[@jetmann1362]

Makes sense. I'm try this for 6 weeks and see

[@Account2129]

Jet Mann Any progress?

[@kriblind]

I really appreciate your videos! Is this exercise the only one needed to fix getting stuck when squatting? Ive seen alot of videos/articles about angle mobility. Is that something I should also focus on? I feel like i loose my balance when Im trying to do deep squats.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Ankle dorsiflexion is very important for squatting. Check out this article for more information: www.precisionmovement.coach/ankle-dorsiflexion-ere-sequence/

[@alienfortytwo]

holy shit thank you! this is really good

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Happy to help!

[@bollitownz]

Thank you for your video! I really apreciate it, so i subscribe to your channel.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for the sub!

[@reoyeahh]

I enjoy this man’s sass

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Yassss❗️

[@kristofferjung2221]

this dude is the one PT to rule them all

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Much appreciated!

[@notdadadvice]

New to the channel but appreciate your approach and information. Quick question, my internal hip rotation is really bad. How much does this affect my squat depth? Thanks!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Most definitely. A lack of it is correlated with poor hip joint centration, which can result in a pinching feeling when at the bottom.

[@notdadadvice]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach Thank you! My whole life I thought I just had lower back pain and tight hip flexors...

[@chinnanasmansoor8197]

This man is a life saviour ❤️👍

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

My pleasure.

[@jouuueee]

I'm an IT guy. I sit for long periods of time. I'm also overweight. Over the last 5 years I've become very very active I've lost weight I've put on muscle and I've increased my ability. Question to you can your hip flexor shrink and become inactive or hard to fire as a result of prolonged sitting. And should I start doing your exercise to strengthen the hip flexor or should I combine your exercise with a hip flexor stretch.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

The muscles can become "locked" into a shortened position. You do not need to stretch but address imbalances and keep them out of the provocative position for extended periods of time. This material should help: www.precisionmovement.coach/office-hip-mobility-exercises/

[@mircobosi]

Great content thanks

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@DDDRNY]

thank you so much for sharing

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@anwaryassin2826]

Man you’re genius!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks!

[@nessh]

Dang! I couldn’t even get my foot off the ground. Haha

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You will improve with time and practice :)

[@Ninjaboot]

1st, I'd like to thank you for all your free videos. My question is, What if I'm coming down to the squat position and I'm feeling sharp pain around the groin area on one side? I'm constantly using a pso-rite to get in there as well as going to my chiropractor to get deep into the psoas. But after 2-3 heavy squat sessions, it just comes back. I just attempted this routine for the first time and I could even lift my foot up without sharp discomfort on the right side around my groin area

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome and thanks for following along. It sounds like your psoas is not activating properly when you need it. Try this out next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSngoClhMmtmqs :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@lauramiller7290]

haha...your funny getting all hot under your collar about all those silly psoas stretching wallys out there thinking that's going to help their squats!. what would we do without you huh! ...:))))) loved the video .... thank you

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome!

[@itzmetrinity8601]

Could I have more exercises like this thank you so much

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSngoClhMmtmqs :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@mastervule1844]

Amazing explanation! Tnx c:

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome!

[@sidpharasi]

Thank you Eric. I will try this! Are you based in Toronto?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You’re welcome and I am in TO.

[@cuchulain1647]

Thank you.

[@vanillaglue]

Some more questions if you don't mind. How many cycles or reps should be done on each side? Should glutes be flexed or relaxed while leg is lifted/when you're pushing inwards or outwards on the knee? Is it useful to do lift the leg outwards when doing the exercise, maybe even do little rotations from the hip, or only lift it directly up and then lower it down?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

2 - 3 cycles per side are sufficient. Keep your glutes relaxed. Try to do it as closely as possible as to how Eric is demonstrating. - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@yaseenhussain4071]

This is exactly what I needed, seems to be a modified gecko pose with end of range exercises. This is brilliant. I have a weak left glute, I wonder if this would work as an activation exercise prior to squatting too? (it literally falls asleep, is very annoying as I was just getting close to my pb before recognising my form was wack)

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Sorry for the late reply. This is a great squat-prep exercise :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@pjpj2639]

Great stuff

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

:)

[@naticastromontero8265]

Thank you!!! I believe I have a psoas problem, I´ve never have done Malasana yoga position and also i´m fleeling my lumbar scoliosis is increasing, I going to try this exercise 36/5000

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Wonderful!

[@SheldonLloyd]

I am not an expert but even though tight hip flexor doesn't limit range, would it still make the glutes weaker than they would otherwise be? Or is it more of a case that the weak glutes are causing the "tight" hip flexors? Or would this not be a problem for squats as the quads would do most of the work on the bottom end range.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Tight hip flexors may be correlated with weak glutes, but not necessarily the cause and vice versa. In most cases it's impossible to determine the initial root cause. At bottom range the glutes are indeed necessary to get out of the hole with power. The fix is to strengthen both iliopsoas and glutes.

[@SheldonLloyd]

@@PrecisionMovementCoach Ah, okay that makes sense thanks for the reply.

[@fazliadam8206]

Thanks bro ❤

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You are welcome and thanks for following along :)

[@dunn722]

...and Pso-as it goes! Good morning.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Ha.

[@Iconpicture]

really thank you! very smart

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

You're welcome!

[@itzmetrinity8601]

That's what I need....

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Glad to hear it :)

[@bassrocks100]

Awesome exercise but I can’t do it😊. If unable to lift foot at all without losing neutral spine would you modify by lifting heel only?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

That is a good idea. Also, reach out for support from nearby objects. - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@Tonetwisters]

Be careful about your lower discs ... guard them as if they were great treasures, because once they flatten out, you cannot do ANYTHING.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Treasures indeed.

[@polopolomay1]

Do these exercises put undue stress on the lumbar discs?

[@tyronmcalister9869]

ty so much nice video

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

So nice of you!

[@wellfit9470]

Great info! What if I have Lordosys and my hip flexors are shorted, would this modality to work on my psoas affect my lower Back?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

If you've got excessive lordosis (extension) and your ilipsoas is indeed contributing, then try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTUaKN8mLqAa5o

[@sdbrahm2294]

great videos man ive been watching your stuff for a while....but why do you always sound like you're out of breath? lol

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for following along...I'm out of breath because I'm working hard and talking at the same time.

[@drmtwr]

Thanks for the great video. Do you think the billions of people who squat everyday to use the toilet have less back problems?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

If I had to guess - yes, because their hips are more mobile and their spines are conditioned for slight flexion, 2 reasons why a lot of people get back pain here in the "developed" world.

[@rosie-cd7du]

You have theeee best videos on yt!!! They helped me so much and I only discovered you month ago. I can't believe how much I learned. Just a question for this excercise, I can't lift that foot of the ground, I just can't haha only if I am holding with my hand on a table, and even then barely. Does it mean that I don't have enough strength in my legs or? Because I am doing the excercise without lifting and it's great, I just want to learn how I can improve it even more.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for the kind words. It sounds like you just need time and practice in order to get stronger. Keep it up.

[@camwells9726]

I mountain bike on weekends, through the week I feel tight in the hip flexors which converts to lower back pain, what exercises do you recommend ?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Start with this free, mini-course: www.precisionmovement.coach/5dhmc/

[@TheVaibhavhunk]

Greetings Would like to know your opinion on incorporating static stretches intra workout, In my certification programme they do recommend to include it for some movements as it inhibits an over active muscle compensating a movement, (like stretching the calves during squats to avoid heels coming off the ground,) However I could not find much research supporting the idea as static stretches are best to include post workout, would it make the workout suffer, if not what should be the duration,?? Also for a client with hyperlordosis would it be a good idea to inhibit iliopsoas as trunk does not go parallel to tibia half way through the motion which could be due to tight iliopsoas I'm not sure Would like to know your thoughts,

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

There is no reported benefit to static stretching post-workout. After someone engages in training the muscles are damaged somewhat. There is no point in stretching damaged muscles. There is no one root cause of hyperlordosis. The tactics that you choose to address it depends on the individual in question.

[@chombel]

Awesome 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@BEHALFOTB]

I cannot even lift my foot off for the first one. Holy crap. I can see why I bend forward about 2/3 of the way down. Been doing this for years. How can I strengthen, if I can't lift off?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Keep at it and you will improve soon enough. As long as you are activating the right muscles the strength will come :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@garybrown9719]

I have tight psoas and tight hip flexors My daughter has tight hip flexors You can see it when running

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Sorry for the late reply. Did you ever resolve your issue? - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@seventymm977]

Will this be enough for integration of upper body lower body or other psoas video of your video need to be done

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

It's a good idea to practice the material in both videos :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@wernergansert6377]

EXCELLENT!!

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Party on!

[@maryannekeane7760]

What does it mean if it hurts our hip flexors to do this? Is that weakness?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

It definitely could be due to weakness. Check out this video for more ideas on how to address the root cause of that issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSngoClhMmtmqs - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@josepinchero]

really good! thanks. do you have a similar video on controlling too much anterior pelvic tilt? something for strengthening glutes?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Check out this article: www.precisionmovement.coach/how-to-fix-pelvic-tilt/

[@klaasparlevliet2952]

I am flexible enough to squat deep but at the deepest its hard to keep the back straight for a few minutes....in the exercise to lift the foot I can not manage to get my foot of the ground...what is the reason? And how can I train to be able to do that?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Sounds like you are just weak in those ranges and will improve with time and practice. Use nearby sturdy objects for assistance while doing the exercise and respect your capabilities. This is your starting point and we know that you will make progress with consistent practice :) - Coach Joshua, Team PM

[@klaasparlevliet2952]

Thx!👍

[@googlyeyefish]

wait .. I agree with you that a tight iliopsoas doesn't make sense for limiting squat depth.. but 2:35 since rectus femoris is both a hip flexor and knee extensor, I thought that RF is eccentrically lengthening during a squat, as you are rapidly increasing in knee flexion even if the hip is flexing. so the blanket statement that hip flexors are getting shorter during the squat descent is misleading. it applies to iliopsoas not RF. am I wrong? so now I do wonder if tight rectus femoris could actually be a limiting mobility factor?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks for your thoughts. Check out this article for some ideas for your RF: www.precisionmovement.coach/rectus-femoris-stretch/

[@googlyeyefish]

​@@PrecisionMovementCoach Thank you! Also I thought about it some more and concluded that though RF is lengthening, it's only being lengthened across the knee while it's being shortened across the hip. so I'd imagine any RF inflexibility isn't as big an issue here, compared to some kind of exercise that lengthens x both jts. I appreciate your exercise in this video too, great for addressing strength at functional end-range.

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

That is some great analysis right there.

[@gregorystern1348]

Is it OK to do this in a more upright posture to begin with and then advance by increasing hip flexion over time?

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

EXACTLY.

[@carloswills2701]

gracias

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

De nada! - Team PM

[@-dont-8216]

Awesome 👍

[@PrecisionMovementCoach]

Thanks 🤗