Let me know which of these poses help you or if you have any questions. I monitor these comments myself. Be sure to hit subscribe to get next week's video. - Lucas

Thanks mate 2 years of Physio couldn’t fix but you did…. Grateful to you

Seeing how the psoas muscle connects to all those lower vertebrae really highlights why the lower back can get so tight and compressed, and result in hyperlordosis when the muscle is shortened and pulls everything in! The immediate relief in the lower back after doing these stretches is incredible. Thank you so much for this video!

I'm amazed at how long 3 minutes feels in these poses!

I’m a wrestler, and I’ve had this annoying clicking since November. Words couldn’t express how fed up i was with this. We’ve done stretching before but this helped even more than the stretching in practice. These deep 5 minute holds work so well for me. I’ve only done it once and already i’m smiling with relief. I’ll report back every week or so to tell you all how it is. I haven’t wrestled since then, due to another injury it put me out of commission, but i feel like i’m coming back on track slowly. I’m so happy with how this felt.

I started doing incline walking and was always getting left side hip flexor pain 20 minutes into the workout, just tried the knee on floor dynamic stretch once for each side before walking and the pain is gone, thank you! you are a life saver

so calm and well explained. and a refreshing change for bombastic, music filled, too quick videos. thank you

As a keen road cyclist(and golfer) who never used to stretch and now aged 54, I was getting real lower back tightness/issues. These stretches are unbelievable... thanks a lot.

Amazing how being tight in this area can cause so much pain. Im definitely going to do these stretches. Thank you!

Excellent! Instructional video. 😍 I am a toddler care giver so I'm always In hunching mode throughout the day. I hurt the area you are talking about 22 years ago and then my hip flexor has been giving me grief ever since. Thanks for giving so much sound & educational advice of how to improve ourselves because the doctors really are not helping the way you are. My Dr back in 2005 that it was an ovary problem which it wasn't. Thanks again.

Holding the pose for longer than three minutes is a complete changer. So many videos recommend this and that stretch but nothing has been as effective as the timed “wet noodle”. thank you!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Ive been doing hip stretchers for only 4 days and I feel so much relief. New subscriber for sure

From athlene X to Bodyweight warrior.. I've been following them from 2017 and yes it did give me relief. But your advice knocked everything out of the park. It worked like a charm. The key point you mentioned here is the 3 minute time under tension and the 4 second in and 8 second out breath was the game changer man. Instantly I could feel the difference. Thank you so much for your contribution. On a side note.. The psoas is also called the soul muscle and this is where all your internalised emotions are stored.. When you stretch and release you release these emotions as well. People with very tight psoas will whimper and sometimes tear up while stretching this muscle.

These videos are great!!! Thank you!!! I've been trying to diagnose a tight left psoas muscle for years. This video made it crystal clear to me what was going on AND gave me great stretches to address it. (I've watched a lot of KZfaq videos trying to figure this out. Yours are fantastic.) I particularly like the "blaster pose" and the "standing psoas lunge" from your "three weird stretches" video. Thanks again. You're doing a great service here.

I think the key message here is to use those 3 principles to get the most out of any stretches. Thank you!!

Mate you just saved me $120 going to a physio this really helps stretch out where I've got pain and frees up my lower back pain thanks heaps!

Thank you for this man. I’ve been living in paint for ever and this looks like an alternative to the normal lunging that doesn’t seem to be belong much.

Thank you so much! The front of my hip been bothering me for a week, I just try table stretch and already feel so much better. Going to try full routine in a bit ❤

Glad I found your I.G and You Tube channel today! Did these stretches and I can’t believe how I’m able to stand straight up and walk w/o lower back and hip pain. I’m gonna do each of these videos every day and pray I’m able to take lengthy walks again. This combination was amazing for me!

Lucas, long time follower here. I am 66 retired but still teach yoga at the local Y and have a daily practice. The last few days have been miserable. I thought I pulled something in my back. After sitting I could not stand up straight. But after doing the first stretch I am doing much better. Thanks to you for helping to identify the issue with my poais muscle…. Now doing gentle lunges around the house this morning and feeling much better. Thanks for doing what you do…..

The table stretch is the best stretch I have ever felt for these muscles as someone with minor lumbar scoliosis. Wonderful content.

This is the brief, concise video I've been looking for. I'll take these stretches with me on my travels. Thanks!

Great Video thanks. I have literally been crippled for days now with a lump in my PSOAS region. I could not walk or raise my leg up. Excruciating pain ensues. I have literally been using a walker, and now a crutch Probably doing too much lunging in an effort to shift emphasis to my left side which has been partially disabled for decades, due to a chronic knee condition for 30 plus years. Anyway I also have extreme anterior pelvic tilt, always had. I am 60 now. I forgot about these stretches. Bless you for posting this. I bet this fixes the problem, once I get the inflammation down.🙏

I’ve watched soooo many videos about these muscles and how to stretch them. This is the only video I believe can help me. Thank you for your wonderful explanations and tips on how to stretch this area. THANK YOU!!!

After driving 7 hours yesterday my right hip hurt so bad. It was sore just laying on that side. I googled “tight hip flexors” and eventually found these videos. Did the stretches after work today. Looking forward to seeing how this works over time.

From the moment I stumbled onto your KZfaq channel I have been enjoying your approach of simplifying yogic practices. Thank you so soooooooo much for sharing this with us! Blessings to you.

These are awesome. I've been looking for good psoas stretches to improve my dancing. My medical geek mind appreciates the A&P explanations.

I love how you demonstrate these poses. They will help me personally and with my teaching, Thank you!

Love this. I put my leg on a bed and did the exercise with the greatest "backend" possible, and it helped that adductor area immediately. I already knew something about this, but high tension is my autopilot - not wet noodle! It made a great deal of difference as did the tip to hold for between 2 - 5 minutes. 80 years old, and I'm still learning. Thanks a bunch!

Excellent lecture and demonstration. This channel has rapidly become one of my "go-to"s for solid physical therapy ideas and innovative poses to keep things fresh.

As a physio and yoga teacher myself, i can attest to the quality offered on this channel.

Thank you man I’ve got my hips a little bit relax after days telling a lot of pain

I did these stretches, and in just my third session I felt an improvement. I think the 2 minute minimum stretch is key. Thanks!

Ex1 4:15 Ex2 6:38 Ex3 8:00 _Relax when you hodl around M3_ *Breath calmly* *_Imagine the muscle flex_*

Sweet baby Jesus, you’re a lifesaver. The splits one is the hardest for me, but it feels great after. Thhhank you!

Thank you so much! I have had a sore psoas since postpartum almost a year ago. making my back, hips and pelvic bone feel so off.. that's why I recently got your yoga trapeze! I am so in love! I love your channel to! thanks so much for all you do!

My hips are sore and when do lunges I tip over to the front my posture tilts my knees start to hurt. I do cycling and a bit of weight training, I also do yoga yin type holding the posture for a time. This does help but I just learned that I can also use other support props like the chair so I will do this at home. Bless you for sharing!

I went for a hike recently and realized that i could not lift my right leg after one mile , i was told my hip flexor was tight due to 25 years of sitting, day one i felt a lot of difference , i did not try the split one yet, will graduate to that soon!!! Thanks for fantastic explanation and stretching . Do add some strengthening exercises for hip flexors

Fantastic description. I've been searching for a stretch to open my hip flexors for months.

Wow!!! Thank you for this video. I’m LITERALLY living in ‘answered prayer’. I took the question of ‘what is going on with my hip’ and here you are! A friend sent a different video of yours to me, but it skipped over to this one. Have a wonder-full day!! I am now!! ✨💖✨🙏🏻✨💖✨

Wow, thank you so much for the clarity without a bunch of vocab fluff.

This video has been a savior for me. Very active - walking, cycling, basketball and tennis. All of these are leg and back sports. Recently I've taken muscle relaxer and it has helped me to stretch. # The pose I like most is placing my leg on the table.

Million thanks. My life quality will be greatly enhanced.… I stretch three times a day, worked on my APT for years, I'm still issues in that area, and pains in the morning.… This was my main issue all along! Improvement from my first round. Even my breathing improved.

I like yin yoga because it forces me to breathe, let tension go, and not wander in my mind. These long holds will definitely help me to loosen and strengthen my hip flexors.

Thanks for this video! I’m on the 3rd time through the hip opening series. Life changing!!!

Thanks. I think that these 2 muscles are the main cause of my low back pain and legs soreness. Greetings from Morocco

Thank you! Your video is the only one I found that addresses lateral rotation or lack there of.. I'm a Neuromuscular therapist and it's hard to find good stretches for hard to get to places.. thanks again..

Great tip Lucas. Thank you for making it easy to understand. Love it!

Liz Koch is the BEST resource for more information.

Those cushions are a terrific idea !

You are spot on!! Love that you talked about breathing into the stretch... Also loved that you said, longer holds is the key. Spot on. 💛

Wow, a good teacher! Subscribed forever, thanks

Thank you! you helped me diagnose some posture issues I have while walking, particularly anterior pelvic tilt. The poses were very effective, and I can definitely feel the stretch post-pose. The 2-3 minute hold is new to me too. I was always told 30 seconds or so, and it makes sense that you need to hold it longer to really relax the protective muscles.

Great video. I am a 66 year young man embarking on a journey to return to racing MX. I will follow your channel to increase my flexibility to make my return possible.

Why isn’t this playing in all the gyms, army training, schools? It would have made such a big difference in my life. Yes, I thought stretching was for women.

Thank you @Yobabody.Official ... I've been suffering with weakness and pain (mostly on my left side) for 8 months. It has been progressively getting worse, and digging in the garden sets me back even more. I cannot feel the pain whilst digging, but in the evening and next few days, I can hardly get out of a chair. I've been at my wits end, as this pain and "condition" is debilitating. Your table flex has given me so much relief, and I only did this stretch for a minute. Tomorrow's another day, cause I've been trying other exercises tonight, before coming across your video : )

1st and 2nd for me. thx a lot

David Goggins bought me here! Great video, thanks!

Ah!! Thank you for the detail in anatomy and cueing. Super helpful!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️❤️

This is the BEST explanation of the psoas and iliacus and how they function. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🌸

I just wanted to say how great this video is, really informative and the stretches have really helped the pain in my back. Thank you 🙌🏻

Oops… took the question to my meditation… and here you are. Looking forward to learning more. Love the 1st 2 poses. THANK YOU! ✨💖✨🙏🏻✨💖✨

Awesome job Lucas thanks 🙏

Bravo Lucas, As an LMT it is extremely refreshing to see from your video you identify the muscles that pertain to the issues, and you also give different levels of stretching exercises to choose from. I did look at other videos and yours by far is the best one. Thanks

42 seconds in and I already like this video.

As 53 yr old male playing ice hockey in beer leagues.these stretches are literally a”game changer”. Thank you for posting.

I have spent hours looking at psoas stretching videos but this is by far the clearest. I have subscribed and can't wait to put some of the teachings into practice. Thanks for sharing.

I did squats yesterday, and today I have a psoas.

Excellent video - thanks - first one will try with my Older Adults who get so awkward in lunges.

Thank you!..finally a video that is exactly what I need

Great videos, I’m 65 wanted some stretch’s to make my body flexible

Love this video - especially the anatomical explanations and correlations. What’s the safest way to get out of the last pose though?

Thank you Lucas. These exercises are very helpful.

Love this drill, it’s something I’ve started to use in my practice

The best, simply the best.

This felt amazing. The laying one showed me my hamstring on my bad side is beyond tight as well. When it was the spring leg it was almost impossible to get my foot in front of my knee.

I wish I had found this video earlier 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’ve just quit my job as a cook in a busy kitchen because by the end of the day I was almost crippled in pain with these muscles. The front of my hips burnt so bad as did my lower back. Thank you for posting this, it’s never to late to fix the problem ♥️

Thank you so much for the clarifications. You are so encouraging!

Great video Lucas ! Please your advice about min. max doing these exercises per day (at least a set of 4 per day 9.35). Many thanks for your answer

You touch it right there .from childbirth to work injury, my pelvis,lumbar all get impaired. WITH BAD DIET I GET THESE INFLAMMATION, EVEN CANNOT WALK SICE 2017 I REGAINED MY WALK BUT MUST USE A CANE ,HIP BURSITIS, SCIATICA, PIRAFORMUS. MY LEFT HIP that buttocks muscle is always pinched, if I pres that location my toes they TWITCH.So At home I do STRETCHES, I do off and on lunges squats ,this one inthe video and these days must do it again .I struggle on which side to sleep on even my right shoulder is affect from avoiding my left hip .IT IS JUST CRAZY.

Please don’t forget to massage your hamstrings and quads, in this position if you have very tight muscles you can easily overstretch and get injured. Level one muscle tear can take up months to heal. Stretching and massaging is the best way to loosen up your hips.

These really helped. Thank you so much.

Thank you very much Lucas. The poses will be so beneficial to my exercise routine

Learning from you, thanks

Thank you , very much.I will be definitely trying this!

so informative. thanks again

all these streches are easy to do and will put little strain on the person and can be done at home. TY

Excellent video! When doing yoga, they make us hold the position for 10 sec. Usual stretching is holding the position 30 sec with 3-4 repetition. Can you elaborate on your technique of holding for 2-5 min.

I didn't realize it was my tight hips that were causing issues! That first stretch feels like it opened up my entire lower body and relaxed my shoulders! 😮 If the hips are off everything is off!

Amazing quality overall....

Yet another great video Lucas. Thanks for taking the time.

Great visuals! I've been reading about the psoas a long time and thisis the best visual I"ve seen. I have the anterior tilt and recently been having lower back tighness when I work long time in the kitchen. Appreciate this vid.

Hi Lucas, Been seeing you on facebook, and I have never been happier receiving advertisements! I have been having an excruciating pain in my left hip. I have a sitting job then decided to paint my kitchen cabinets. Anyway, with all the sitting and then prolonged standing hunched over to paint I ended up with so much pain, it was really getting hard to walk. After months of all the suffering then realizing I'm not doing regular activities cause I knew I couldn't walk that far. I started stretching, it did help, but not back to even 80% mobility. Then you showed up! I really believe it's the iliopsoas brothers! That is the area I massage cause it gets so painful. Starting today when I get home from work, I will try this! Makes total sense on where my pain is located. Also, is the Science of stretching program the same as the 21 day hip-opening challenge? Again, with all the great reviews I think you will also be able to help me too! I'm only 55 and have been feeling like 105! So stiff and hard to walk. Daughter lives in NY, need to be ready to walk around for the wedding in April. Wish me luck!

Excellent!

Thank for this. I looked at many videos, this is the one that I find most precise.

Thanku so much . I'm doing this ATM. Helping already .

Has anyone else noticed Lucas looks like Voldodmyr Zelensky😊

Thank you!! Very helpful!

I have two bulging lumbar disks and have been prescribed physio and chiropractic care. I have been told to do core exercises, and stretches which increases the pain on my right side under my rib cage. I also have a hard time taking a deep breath. When I ask my care givers they can not tell me why. I have done some research and a tight poas is part of the problem. When I discuss this with my doctors they look at me like I have a third eye and have no solutions. My paing increases when I sit behind a computer all day as I work. I can't wait to try your stretches to see how it helps. Thank you!

Great tips. U should also consider being a voice talent for audio books. You have a perfect voice tone and great diction for recording.