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hip flexors

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Quadriceps, hip flexors, hamstrings
Major muscles in the thigh area which affect knee mechanics.


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You will support yourself in the push-up position and this means you will work your triceps, chest, hip flexors, quads and other muscles in your body.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Three main areas of the body that routinely get tight and then interfere with mobility are: * the hamstrings/gastrocs (the muscles in the back of the leg) * the hip flexors (the muscles in the front of the hip) * the back muscles, particularly the low back muscles.
The researchers found that male and female players did differ in both the areas-male players had more activation in the hip flexors of their kicking leg and in their hip abductors of the supporting leg compared to women.
 
 
 
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