# Hips and IT Band: Foam Rolling Answers, Page 4 | 321 STRONG > Page 4 of 4. Answers on tight hip flexors, the IT band and the TFL: what rolling does and does not do for each, and stretches that pair with it. **URL:** https://321strong.com/answers/zone/hip-flexor-hip-it-tfl/page/4 --- ## Hips and IT Band answers 121 to 131 1. [How to Foam Roll Tight Hip Flexors After Sitting](/answers/how-to-foam-roll-tight-hip-flexors-after-sitting) Foam roll tight hip flexors by targeting the iliopsoas just below your hip bone, pausing 20-30 seconds on tender spots, then stretching immediately after. 2. [Which Muscles to Target with a Roller Stick After a Workout](/answers/which-muscles-to-target-with-a-roller-stick-after-a-workout) After a workout, focus your roller stick on calves, quads, hamstrings, IT band, shins, and forearms. Match your targets to the muscles you just trained. 3. [What Is the Fastest Way to Regain Flexibility?](/answers/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-regain-flexibility) The fastest way to regain flexibility combines foam rolling with dynamic stretching. Here's the exact approach that works in days, not months. 4. [Should You Foam Roll a Tight IT Band?](/answers/should-you-foam-roll-a-tight-it-band) Foam rolling a tight IT band eases the muscles pulling on it, though the band itself won't stretch. See the right technique to use. 5. [How Long Does Foam Rolling Take to Improve Hip Flexibility?](/answers/how-long-does-foam-rolling-take-to-improve-hip-flexibility) Foam rolling improves hip flexibility in 2-4 weeks with daily practice. Research shows rolling gives a small, short-term flexibility gain. 6. [What Exercise Is Best for Golfers?](/answers/what-exercise-is-best-for-golfers) The best exercise for golfers is the hip rotation with thoracic mobility work. Here's why plus a simple routine to improve your swing. 7. [What Muscle Groups Respond to a Massage Stick?](/answers/what-muscle-groups-respond-to-a-massage-stick) Calves, shins, outer thighs and forearms suit a massage stick better. Large areas like the back and glutes suit a foam roller. 8. [Can You Stretch Your IT Band?](/answers/can-you-stretch-your-it-band) Yes, but the IT band itself barely lengthens. Stretching works the hip muscles attached to it, such as the TFL and glutes. 9. [Is Foam Roller Supposed to Hurt?](/answers/is-foam-roller-supposed-to-hurt) Foam rolling should feel like pressure or a dull ache, not sharp pain. Here's what's normal, what's a warning sign, and how to roll safely. 10. [How to Foam Roll Your Glutes After Sitting All Day](/answers/how-to-foam-roll-your-glutes-after-sitting-all-day) Sitting compresses your glutes and tightens the piriformis. Here's how to foam roll effectively after a desk day, and how often to do it. 11. [How to Foam Roll Hip Flexors for Flexibility?](/answers/how-to-foam-roll-hip-flexors-for-flexibility) Tight hip flexors killing your mobility? Learn how to foam roll hip flexors for flexibility with step-by-step technique tips from 321 STRONG. 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