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Hips,
I really don't like stretching this muscle. Any time you stretch this muscle it will feel very uncomfortable. However, it is essential to martial arts and tricking. With the hip flexors flexible it will help your: front kicks, crescent kicks and back kicks. It doesn't neccessarliy help the kicking leg though, it more helps the non-kicking leg. When you do a front kick, your leg can only go as high as your hamstring, groin, and hip flexor will allow it.
Stretches:
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| And there's the side splits. This type of splits will actually benefit you more than the middle splits. This one stretches 3 different muscles groups at the same time, however, it's pretty hard to get it down. You need to get you hip flexors and your hamstrings really flexible before you can reach this point. If those are already flexible, put one leg forward and one leg back, then just slide into this position. If you are not flexible in the hips and hamstrings, work on those before attempting this. |
Groin Hip Flexors Hamstrings Calves |
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| I like to call this stretch the runner's start. I really don't like doing this stretch, but it works great. Get in to the runners position with one leg back on your toes and the other leg up front. Keep your arms on the inside and slowly start dropping your hips as low as they can go. Make sure to keep your back knee off the ground. Did I mention that this stretch is very uncomfortable. |
Hip Flexors Groin Hamstrings |
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