07/02/2026
Tight, overactive hip flexors can limit speed, power, and efficient movement.
In this drill, an elite athlete is performing a yielding isometric squat while connected to the Nubie direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation system.
The goal isn't simply to make her stronger. It's to reduce overactivity in the hip flexors, decrease painful compensation patterns, and help the nervous system recruit the right muscles at the right time.
Holding the isometric squat for 45 seconds builds stability and strength while the electrical stimulation reinforces healthier muscle activation patterns.
Once we reduce unnecessary compensation, she can produce force more efficiently—which translates to better acceleration, speed, and lower-body power.
Sometimes performance isn't about adding more work. It's about helping the body stop relying on the wrong muscles.