The psoas muscle runs along your spine and connects your lower back to your hip. It's one of the strongest muscles in the body, helping you stand tall, walk, and bend. A healthy psoas is key for good posture and core stability. But when tight or weak, it can pull on your lower back, leading to pain.

Why Full Range of Motion Matters

Many exercises target the psoas, but it's crucial to move it through its full range of motion. Tightness often comes from shortened muscles, so lengthening them is key. We'll do a mix of stretches and exercises to target both lengthening and strengthening the psoas.

The Psoas Routine:

1. Assisted Couch Stretch

2. Lunge Sliders

3. Standing Lunge Stretch

4. Banded Lunge Stretch

5. Supine Kettlebell Hip Flexion

6. Banded Lunge March

7. Banded Bridge March

8. Banded Hip March

9. Isometric Banded Standing March:

10. Hip Flexor Hurdle:

11. Shin Box Hip Thrust

Remember:

Listen to your body and modify exercises as needed.

Breathe deeply throughout the routine.

Aim for 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions for each exercise.

By incorporating this psoas routine regularly, you can improve your posture, reduce low back pain, and move with more ease.