If you often do hip stretches, but still deal with stiffness in your hips when running, you might not be dealing with tightness, but weakness in the hips.

According to physical therapist Sanjit Kooner , this is a common issue. “Many runners focus on stretching their hip flexors to reduce stiffness, but often overlook strengthening them through their full range of motion,” he tells Fit&Well .

“Weakness at the end range can contribute to tightness, reduced stride efficiency, and even discomfort over time,” Kooner explains. You may like

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