The Stretch Every Runner Should Do

At some point or another, every runner has had tightness or pain in their hip flexor. Today, we are talking about a stretch for the hip flexor that should be a staple in most everyone’s mobility routines: the Couch Stretch.

In this video, we go over the basic set-up for a Couch Stretch and how long you should hold it if you are trying to get actual tissue lengthening, but the next part is where the magic happens.

Check it out!

If you are dealing with hip flexor tightness and pain when you run, send us a message at Peak Performance! We’d love to help you reach your distance and speed goals, pain-free!