I think hip flexor strengthening, especially for the psoas, is a really important part of the process later in postpartum recovery. When clients are pregnant and their abdominals stretch out, the psoas ends up pulling double duty as the primary spinal stabilizer to help compensate for the lack of abdominals.
I do not usually start with hip flexion, though. Make sure first that the abdominals and glutes are on board with getting stronger, and once you have that nice base, then it is time to layer in hip flexion (especially for the psoas). Working the psoas will also help decrease psoas tension. Win-win!
Check out the two exercises in the video. I like starting easy with isometric hip flexion and working into full-range movements.
Did you know I teach online:
Online Continuing Education for Fitness and Health Professionals
PCES - Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
www.coreexercisesolutions.com/postpartum-corrective-exercise-specialist/
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