Mountain Hikers
Exercise Overview
The mountain hiker exercise is used to isometrically strengthen the hip flexors. Start by standing with one foot elevated in front of your with a step stool, aerobics stepper, or plyobox. You may use a chair, wall, or exercise dowel to help you maintain your balance. Maintaining a 90 degree bend in the elevated leg, raise your hip into your end range hip flexion and hold for 5-7 seconds before resting and repeating.
Muscles Involved
hip flexorsiliacuspsoas majoriliopsoaspectineus
Related Conditions
functional hip impingementanterior chain dysfunctionhip spine syndromepsoas major myofascial pain syndromeiliopsoas tendinitisgroin strain
