Psoas Sit Up
Written By David Song
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PSOAS SIT UP
This is a closed chain hip flexor strengthening exercise. Start by hooking your foot through the loop of a kettlebell handle while lying down on a bench. Hug your other knee to your chest and sit up using your hip flexor.
Muscles Involved:
Iliopsoas (Psoas Major and Iliacus)
Rectus Femoris
Sartorius
Related Conditions:
Iliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy
Hip Impingement
Hip Spine Syndrome
Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome
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