Muscles / Hips and glutes
Iliopsoas (hip flexors)
Hips and glutes · Lower body
How it works
| Origin | Iliac fossa (iliacus), T12-L5 vertebral bodies (psoas major) |
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| Insertion | Lesser trochanter of the femur |
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Anatomy reference: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology (CC BY)
Coaching notes
Often short in desk-based clients; address with mobility, not just stretching.
Say the muscle, not the group
Clients and interviewers both notice the difference between "iliopsoas" and a vague region name. Use the specific term and explain the action in plain language.
Best exercises for this muscle
No exercises tagged to this muscle yet.