Weak hips can affect your posture, running performance and cause lower-back pain, so it's a good idea to devote some time to mobility exercises to keep them strong and flexible. Plus, when our hips are strong, it means the rest of the body is supported, stable and we have better balance and coordination, which can mean we are less at risk of fall-related injuries. The hips act as shock absorbers for the body so they really need some TLC, especially if you're a runner.
In a recent Instagram Reel, strength and conditioning coach Meghan Dalman talked through how to do two stretches designed to loosen up the hip flexors, the muscle group responsible for flexing the hip joint.
