hip flexor
The Best Hip Flexor Stretching Sequence for Hockey Players
Hockey players are incredibly powerful and explosive athletes. Although hockey training primarily focuses on developing these attributes, it’s crucial that power doesn’t come at the expense of mobility and flexibility. The [...]
Hip Flexor Stretches for Better Performance
Run faster, jump higher and perform better are goals for nearly every athlete. Most think that to achieve them, they must perform strength workouts. This is true, but it's not [...]
Hip Stretching Exercises for Speed and Power
Hip mobility plays a key role in every major sport. You may be able to Squat 500 pounds or run a 4.4 40-Yard Dash, but if you have stiff hips, [...]
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 2: Maintain Your Engine
Soft Tissue Care for Athletes, Part 1 covered the feet and calves; Part 2 moves up the chain to the legs and hips. Your body is like a car. Picture [...]
How to Increase Skating Speed for Hockey, Part 1
There isn't a hockey player, coach or scout who doesn't value skating speed. To be successful on the ice, you must be able to outskate your opponent to break wide [...]
Intensify Your Core Workout With These Three Tough Ab Exercises
Ready to move past the same core workout you’ve been sleepwalking through for the past year? Check out these three exercises demonstrated by Captain Brandon Godsey of the Ohio National [...]
Reduce Back Pain and Prevent Injuries With Post-Game Yoga
After a grueling session on the court, field or track, most athletes head straight for the showers. But the failure to stretch can cause muscle damage. According to a new [...]
Exercise of the Week: Hip Flexor Band Pulls
Every Wednesday, STACK features an Exercise of the Week to help you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, size and flexibility. This week we highlight Hip Flexor Band Pulls, [...]
Three Yoga Poses Every Pitcher Should Try
Stretching and staying loose are important for all baseball players, but especially for pitchers. Tight shoulders, biceps, hips and glutes will limit a pitcher's ability to execute the windup and [...]
Prehab: X-Band Walks
Hip flexor strength is crucial for diamond dwellers. Infielders continually apply pressure to their hips when going for ground balls. Pitchers are constantly raising their hips, then transferring pressure when [...]