Siddhant Chaturvedi performs hip flexor exercise; find out why it is done

Through this variation of hip flexor exercise, the star inspired his fans and followers to also get fit.

 

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For the unversed, hip flexors comprise a group of muscles located at the front of the hip that help to flex the legs and knees, making them move upward towards the torso. According to MedlinePlus, a hip flexor strain can occur when one or more hip flexor muscles become stretched or torn. Other factors leading to hip flexor strain are — weak muscles, not warming up, stiff muscles, trauma or falls, to name a few.

By doing a hip flexor stretch, you can expect to release some tension from the muscles and not make them go into shock before starting a vigorous routine. These stretches are important so as to avoid injuries and cramps.

There are many variations of hip flexor stretches; here are some of them:

Would you like to try?

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