Hip abduction/adduction

[benmuscle]

Are hip abduction and adduction exercises beneficial for kicking? My hip flexibility is already quite poor, but my working these muscles using machines, will my flexibility suffer?

 

[Rodja]

It won't make it worse, but you'll need to address the hip flexibility. Easiest way: buy a foam roller and do some yoga.

 

[benmuscle]

ok cool, thanks for the advice! would doing the exercises improve my kicking strength/speed do you think?

 

[Rodja]

With crappy hips, you won't be able to kick fast or hard.

 

[benmuscle]

i will make flexibility a priority then

 

[Rodja]

i will make flexibility a priority then

The aforementioned foam rolling will really help to loosen the fascia.

Try this out:

 

[TheProfessor]

This has saved my hips. start doing this before lower body sessions or in the mornings etc. only takes a few minutes.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LinjjGnuwg8J:www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/warm-up-your-hips-agile-8-a-631289.html+warm+up+your+hips+with+the+agile+8&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

 

[benmuscle]

thanks guys this is really helpful information!