There’s been a lot of debate about stretching in recent years. Sometimes stretching can help performance, but other times it can inhibit it. In the case of hip flexors, most recent research shows that stretching can decrease tightness and extend the hip’s range of motion. Stretching the hip flexors for no longer than two minutes may positively affect balance and jumping performance. Stretches are beneficial for activities like dancing and gymnastics, which require considerable hip extension. Hip flexor stretching may also help protect against future injuries.