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CAYour hip flexors might not be “tight”… they might be overworking. 👀
Here’s the deal: when your abs + glutes aren’t fully stabilizing, the hip flexors (especially the psoas) step in to do the job and they end up feeling chronically tight.
Two common patterns I see all the time ⬇️
✨ Not enough core support → psoas becomes the stabilizer
✨ Constant butt clenching / deep rotator tension → femur shifts forward → psoas fights to keep you centered
So instead of stretching them nonstop, today we’re focusing on what actually works:
✅ breathing + posterior ribcage expansion
✅ improving femur position for better glute function + pelvic alignment
✅ resisted hip extension for REAL length
✅ eccentric hip flexor strength (strong while lengthened)
✅ strength in a flexed position
And yes… we’re addressing the lats too 👇
Tight or overactive lats can lock down the back of the ribcage, tip the pelvis forward, and keep the hip flexors stuck “on.”
✨ Here’s the missing piece:
When you shift back to create space and focus on expanding the ribcage, the lats can finally let go, which helps the pelvis come back into a better position and gives your hip flexors a break.
After this workout, expect to feel:
🌿 taller
🌿 more open through the hips + torso
🌿 stronger from head to toe
Want this built into a follow-along plan so you don’t have to piece it together?
💥 My program addresses this exact pattern with the right exercises already programmed for you, just press play and follow along.
Drop a 🙋♀️ if you resonate with this!
@carolinepackarddpt










