Anyone who tried to get over the hurdle knows the importance of the lead leg flexibility. However lack of flexibility can do more than make you know over the hurdle. It can severely slow you down. Tight hamstrings force the hip flexors and quadriceps contract much harder.

Where do hurdlers require flexibility?

The motion of going over a hurdle requires a great amount of flexibility in the hamstrings, lower back, groin, and hips. Kids with dancing or gymnastics backgrounds often make for good hurdlers.

Do you have to be flexible to do hurdles?

Thru the use of "Dorsi- Flexsion" the hurdler will gain 2-3 inches in lead leg clearance and trail leg clearance. Flexibility - Flexibility is key to being a successful hurdler. The hurdler must be Highly flexible in the hip and groin area due to the physical demands of the event.