Hip Flexors – Page 2 – Alexander Method of SMR

psoas-press-1d--gallery — 31st Extended -- Psoas Press

Use this SMR exercise AFTER the Quads Roll.

This SMR exercise is to address the knots in your Iliopsoas group, primarily the psoas muscle.

If you have tightness or discomfort in your hip or lower back, then this exercise is likely to help.

Although not immediately obvious, this one SMR exercise can provide you with relief of thigh, hip, and lower/mid-back dysfunctions.

The Iliopsoas Group (and the psoas in particular) is the most influential collection of hip & spine flexors in the body and therefore they are the most influential muscles in the body.

You should do this SMR exercise at least once every 2 weeks. (more often is better) If you have psoas tension you should be doing the Supported Corpse Stretch every single day until that tension is gone. Practicing the Psoas Press first, then the Supported Corpse is an effective one-two punch for hip flexor tension and lower back pain.

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Practice the SMR exercise displayed below at least once each week to maintain proper hip, knee and back function.

It is likely you will need to stretch each day and possibly do other SMR movements for your "trouble areas."

This technique is part of the foundation that you build on, and you should revisit it often.

For written instructions, click here to download a printable PDF of the Quads Roll

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**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.**