Hip-Flexion Strength Training: Can Elastic Bands Induce a Relevant Effect?

Strength training of the hip flexors using elastic bands can induce an effect on isometric hip strength of at least 15 %.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physically active (more than 2.5 h/week) individuals

Exclusion Criteria:

• Injury in the lower back or legs within the last 6 months.
• Systematic strength training of the hip flexors more than once a week within the last 6 months before the study was initiated.