Seated Isometric Hip Flexion

SEATED ISOMETRIC HIP FLEXION

The seated isometric hip flexion is a hip flexor strengthening exercise. Start by sitting down on any comfortable surface and maintain a neutral spine. Raise one knee up as high as possible without breaking neutral spine position. Hold this position as you push downwards with both hands. Depending on your goals, hold this contraction for 2 minutes at 20-65% max strength, for 30 seconds at 65-80% max strength, or for 4-8 seconds at max strength.

Muscles involved:

• Iliacus

• Psoas Major

Related conditions:

• Internal snapping hip syndrome

• Hip impingement

• Iliopsoas tendinopathy

• Hip flexor strain

• Hip spine syndrome

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