If your psoas feels tight, stretching won't solve it. It's tight because it's weak. Follow along with Coach E and do this quick strengthening routine together.

If you want the science behind these exercises to strengthen and lengthen your psoas muscles, watch the original video below. It also has the exercises slowed down if you prefer to take a little more time to really get the cues right. This is the followalong version, so it'll skip right over the theory and take you straight to the exercises. It's a new format we're trying, so we'd love to hear what you think in the comments!

For the first exercise, you'll need an exercise ball and something to weigh it down to help break up any tension in the muscle. You'll also need a convenient wall to lean against and a weight (Coach E is using a 15lb weight, but use what makes sense for you.) Finally, if you have a resistance band that you can wrap around your ankle, great. If you don't, body weight is 100% OK.

If you feel better after following Coach E's instructions on this routine, tap the like, subscribe, and notify buttons. You'll be the first to know about new routines and tips that will help you move freely and without pain for life.

IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 Intro
01:29 ASMR: Iliopsoas
03:45 Standing Glute Contraction
05:00 Standing Slumpy Psoas
08:35 SideLying Hip Extension ERE
11:40 Front Support Hip Flexion w/Band
14:15 Routine details and next steps

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED

You Psoas Isn't Just Tight, It's WEAK [Don't Stretch, Do These Instead] :    • Your Psoas Isn't Just Tight, It's WEA...  

Hip Pain Solution: https://www.precisionmovement.coach/h... restores hip pocket centration, easing hip pain, delaying replacement surgery, and helping to counteract sitting; designed with different exercises for different tiers of pain

ROM Coach app (free!):​ https://www.precisionmovement.coach/r... our beautiful mobile app to improve your mobility and help you achieve movement longevity, includes the Daily Movement Tuneup and gives you 3 new exercises that will activate every muscle and mobilize every joint in your body every 12 weeks (only 35 mins/day!)

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