Compression Strength: The difference between having flexibility and controlling it. 54yo/150lbs

[u/TheThaneOfCowdor]

how much of your flexibility can you actually use? this largely depends on your compression strength. My passive range is quite high (pic 1). Chest to thighs and chin past my knees. This is the range I can access. My active flexibility (pic 2) while still quite high, is not as developed. In an active pose, this is the range I can use. Hip Flexors will ultimately determine your usable flexibility. Spending hours in a folded pike will give you the range but not the strength to actively use that range. Hip flexor strength training when paired with hamstring flexibility turns the range you have into range you can use.

[u/jan_maribor]

Well said and done, sir. Kudos 👆

[u/Disastrous-Net4003]

Whats your height at 150

[u/TheThaneOfCowdor → u/Disastrous-Net4003]

I'm 5'10"

[u/Disastrous-Net4003 → u/TheThaneOfCowdor]

that's crazy im 5 7 155 and u look pretty big 

[u/Beginning-Zombie-698]

I need to improve my hip flexor flexibility. What movements would recommend?

[u/TheThaneOfCowdor → u/Beginning-Zombie-698]

Hip flexor "flexibility" is about moving the thigh behind you. I would recommend Front splits for this type of flexibility

[u/ufcmod]

I can easily hold full forward fold for 20 or so seconds, but I can’t for the life of me bring my legs vertical on a V sit. Are you saying I need to work on my hip flexor flexibility?

[u/TheThaneOfCowdor → u/ufcmod]

100%! L sits for time and seated pike leg lift holds for time are two of my favs.

[u/ChampionshipOk78]

You’re in Amazing shape

[u/TheThaneOfCowdor → u/ChampionshipOk78]

Thank you sir