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of the psoas muscle, but you'd be surprised how much you use it throughout the day, especially during workouts. The psoas is a long, spindly tissue that runs from your lower spine to your pelvis, and is part of the hip flexor group. “Any time you lift your knee, your psoas muscle will contract. Whether you're going up and down stairs, walking, or running, that strength is coming from the psoas”, says Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at Harvard Medical School.
PSOAS WEAK POINTS
Exercises that make the psoas more susceptible to injury include running, snatches, and squats. In addition, going from completely stationary to an intense workout could also do more harm than good. “This is because your…
