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Hip Flexors: Could They Be the Reason Your Quads Always Feel Tight?
Episode Description:
Do your quads always feel tight, no matter how much you stretch or foam roll them? The problem might not be your quads at all.
In this episode of the Elite Sports Recovery & Performance Podcast, we explore the connection between the hip flexors and the quadriceps, and why dysfunction in one area can create tightness and discomfort in the other. You’ll learn how prolonged sitting, training volume, muscle imbalances, and poor movement patterns can lead to overactive hip flexors that place extra stress on your quads.
We also discuss why stretching alone isn’t always the…
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