{"id":22402,"date":"2021-05-10T21:51:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T21:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=22402"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"are-women-more-flexible-than-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Women More Flexible Than Men? The Science Behind It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Who_Is_More_Flexible_Men_Or_Women\" >Who Is More Flexible: Men Or Women?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men_What_Does_Science_Say\" >Are Women More Flexible Than Men? What Does Science Say?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Study_1\" >Study 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Study_2\" >Study 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Study_3\" >Study 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Study_4\" >Study 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Can_Men_Improve_Their_Flexibility\" >Can Men Improve Their Flexibility?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#The_Childs_Pose\" >The Child\u2019s Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#The_Bridge_Pose\" >The Bridge Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#The_Standing_Hamstring_Stretch\" >The Standing Hamstring Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Lying_Knee-To-Chest_Stretch\" >Lying Knee-To-Chest Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Cobra_Stretch\" >Cobra Stretch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no doubt that most men in today\u2019s society lean towards a variety in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-stretching\/\">training programs<\/a>. Some of these are weight training programs, martial arts, boxing, and swimming. Women, on the other hand, tend to focus on specific workout regimes. Most of them seem to be attracted to yoga. Yoga is known to help improve flexibility and range of motion. Since women highly favor it, the assumption one can make is that women are more flexible than men. But is this truly the case? Are women more flexible than men because most of them do yoga? Let us find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will be taking a look at various studies which have investigated which of these two genders is more flexible. We will comprehensively lay out their findings and explain the science behind their arguments. In addition, we will suggest how the group that is less flexible can improve their flexibility. Take a look!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_More_Flexible_Men_Or_Women\"><\/span><b>Who Is More Flexible: Men Or Women?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga is one of the best training programs to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-stretching\/\">help improve flexibility<\/a>. It entails multiple poses that enable your muscles to stretch, which in turn increases your motion range (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/yoga-workouts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Regularly practicing yoga can, therefore, improve your flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judging by the attendance of both genders in yoga classes, you could assume that women are more flexible than men. This is because a more significant percentage of the attendees in these classes are women. But is it because men tend to gravitate more towards weight lifting programs? Or is it because men find yoga more convenient for women?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the questions you need to ask yourself before you jump to the conclusion of which gender is more flexible. Going further, you also have to evaluate the science behind the flexibility in both men and women. With that in mind, let us dive straight into what science says about flexibility in both genders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-flexibility\/\">Yoga Poses For Flexibility: You\u2019ll Be Twisting Yourself Into A Human Pretzel In No Time!<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men_What_Does_Science_Say\"><\/span><b>Are Women More Flexible Than Men? What Does Science Say?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional belief is that men are athletically superior but less flexible as compared to women. To help validate the truth in this statement, various studies have been conducted. Surprisingly, numerous studies acknowledge that women are more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stretch-before-running\/\">flexible<\/a> than men. Let us take a deeper look at these studies and their justifications behind their inferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_1\"><\/span><b>Study 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first study was conducted by Medical News Today. It examined the sex differences in both genders in the body\u2019s response to aerobic fitness. The primary focus was on how sex impacts the body\u2019s ability to process oxygen once both genders start exercising (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study determined that women\u2019s bodies processed oxygen much faster than men after they started exercising (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These researchers prove superior aerobic fitness is more excellent in women, indicating that women are naturally more fit than men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This might explain why they are also naturally more flexible than men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_2\"><\/span><b>Study 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second study also indicated that women are more flexible than men due to their high stretch tolerance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20885189\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In this study, researchers investigated musculotendinous stiffness (MTS) and ankle joint range of motion (ROM) in men and women after an acute session of passive stretching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They discovered that MTS was higher in men, explaining why few participated in the pre and post-stretching programs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20885189\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Similarly, they found that women who passively stretched their calf muscles had increased stretch tolerance beyond that of men, ie, better flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20885189\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_3\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33406 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885-1024x576.png\" alt=\"are women more flexible than men\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4885.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Study 3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguably, men are less flexible than women because they tend to prioritize other training programs like weight lifting. A WebMD expert acknowledges that this is the case and that women are generally more flexible because of the nature of their bodies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/his-hers-fitness#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to this expert, women are less muscular than men, causing them to incorporate exercises such as stretching in their workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/his-hers-fitness#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In contrast, men have more muscle leading them to bulk up more than women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, men opt for exercises that increase their muscle mass and strength compared to their flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/his-hers-fitness#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This might explain why so few men have stretching routines in their workout programs. The problem with such exercises is that they make them less pliable over time. This demonstrates their reduced <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-hips\/\">flexibility<\/a> compared to women.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_4\"><\/span><b>Study 4<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like with the other studies, this study also confirmed that women are more flexible than men. This study aimed at investigating the effect of stretching on the flexibility of the rectus femoris in men and women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26930743\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to these researchers, there are distinct gender differences in the viscoelastic properties of a tendon that can impact flexibility (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26930743\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Both men and women have different viscoelastic properties, meaning stretching affects flexibility in each one differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study discovered that these viscoelastic properties favored stretching in women. They significantly improved the rectus femoris <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/leg-stretches\/\">muscle flexibility<\/a>, explaining why women are more flexible than men in this area (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26930743\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these studies provide evidence that women are more flexible than men due to various reasons. These range from their choice of workout programs, viscoelastic properties, stretch tolerance, and aerobic fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Men_Improve_Their_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>Can Men Improve Their Flexibility?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, they can! The only way they can boost their <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/\">flexibility<\/a> is by stretching regularly. However, they must focus on stretching routines that improve flexibility. Here are some suggested stretches for flexibility that men can try out:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Childs_Pose\"><\/span><b>The Child\u2019s Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical News Today acknowledges this pose as one of the very best yoga poses for non-flexible individuals. It actively stretches and improves the flexibility of your lower back (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/lower-back-stretches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here is how you achieve this pose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/lower-back-stretches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start on all fours with your hands directly placed underneath your shoulders. Make sure that your knees are slightly wider than your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start to slowly sit back on your legs while stretching your arms forward. Try to rest your forehead on the floor gently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lengthen your spine as far as you can or to the point of comfort. Do not overstretch it as it may result in back injuries or aches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for 20 seconds before releasing and repeating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bridge_Pose\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31933 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"are women more flexible than men\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>The Bridge Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following pose works out or stretches your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stretching-exercise-for-beginners\/\">gluteus maximus muscles<\/a>. These are located at the back of your thighs underneath your hips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Use the following steps to do the Bridge Pose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your back and bend your knees. Keep your hands by your sides and feet hip-width apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push into your feet, activate your glutes, and slowly start lifting your lower back off the floor. Bring your hips in line with both your knees and shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to keep your arms by your sides and pressed on the floor throughout the movement. Feel free to use them for stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clench your glutes and hold this pose for about 15 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower your body to the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat at least five times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Standing_Hamstring_Stretch\"><\/span><b>The Standing Hamstring Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name implies, this stretch helps improve flexibility in your leg muscles, primarily in your hamstrings. To perform this stretch, do the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a standing position in front of a sturdy object such as a bench, step, or chair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your right leg and place it on the step, block, or bench.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend slightly using your left knee, but not beyond your toes. Make sure you stretch to the point of comfort or until you feel a gentle stretch at the back of your right thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend slightly forward from your hips if you want to stretch more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to move evenly and slowly without bouncing back and forth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat and switch sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/groin-stretches\/\">Perform These Groin Stretches To Improve Flexibility<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lying_Knee-To-Chest_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Lying Knee-To-Chest Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing the lying knee-to-chest stretch can also lengthen and improve flexibility in your lower back muscles. It also stretches your quads, hamstrings, and hip flexors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here is a guide on how to stretch using this exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie flat on your back with your arms resting by your sides and on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently pull one of your knees towards your chest. Do not arch your back or lift your head to see how far you are stretching. Keep your back and head on the floor throughout the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to bring it as close as you can to your chest or until you feel a stretch in your lower back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do have some back problems, make sure you bend your other leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for at least fifteen seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release and do the same on the other leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Are_Women_More_Flexible_Than_Men\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31490 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3852-1024x576.png\" alt=\"are women more flexible than men\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3852.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3852-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3852.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-3852.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cobra_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Cobra Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use this yoga pose to improve flexibility. It <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-stretches\/\">stretches<\/a> your abdominal and back muscles. To perform it, follow these steps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your belly with your head facing forward and hands by your sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your legs are stretched out behind you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your arms next to your body and directly under your shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use them for support to lift your upper body from the floor. Make sure you are facing directly ahead and that your toes are pointed out. Similarly, make sure your arms are stretched out and not locked or bent at your elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to breathe out as you lift your chest and upper body. Let your hips push into the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about fifteen to thirty seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release and return to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are among the best stretches to help improve flexibility in both men and women. As always, remember to add them to your fitness program after talking to a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are women more flexible than men &#8211; indeed, they are. They tend to be naturally more fit, have a higher stretch tolerance, and possess viscoelastic properties, all of which make them more flexible. Men can boost their flexibility by doing yoga poses such as the Bridge, Cobra, Knee-to-Chest, Standing Hamstring, and the Child\u2019s Pose. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on for decision-making. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320263\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battle of the sexes: Are women fitter than men?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/lower-back-stretches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best stretches for lower back flexibility and pain relief<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26930743\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison between males and females on the effect of PNF hold relax stretching over rectus femoris flexibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20885189\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender differences in musculotendinous stiffness and range of motion after an acute bout of stretching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/his-hers-fitness#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His and Her Fitness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/ss\/slideshow-stretches-to-get-loose#:~:text=In%20a%20standing%20position%2C%20find,if%20you%20need%20more%20stretch.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretches to help you get loose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/yoga-workouts\">Yoga<\/a> (2019, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no doubt that most men in today\u2019s society lean towards a variety in training programs. Some of these are weight training programs, martial arts, boxing, and swimming. Women, on the other hand, tend to focus on specific workout regimes. Most of them seem to be attracted to yoga. Yoga is known to help [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":22405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-22402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-betterme-fitness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Are Women More Flexible Than Men? The Science Behind It - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are women more flexible than men? 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Mogeni","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/a211832410ea92f2fd088c8acf979197"},"headline":"Are Women More Flexible Than Men? The Science Behind It","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/"},"wordCount":1907,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-women-more-flexible-than-men\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_1851105889.jpg","articleSection":["Fitness"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no doubt that most men in today\u2019s society lean towards a variety in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-stretching\/\">training programs<\/a>. Some of these are weight training programs, martial arts, boxing, and swimming. Women, on the other hand, tend to focus on specific workout regimes. Most of them seem to be attracted to yoga. Yoga is known to help improve flexibility and range of motion. Since women highly favor it, the assumption one can make is that women are more flexible than men. But is this truly the case? Are women more flexible than men because most of them do yoga? Let us find out!<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will be taking a look at various studies which have investigated which of these two genders is more flexible. We will comprehensively lay out their findings and explain the science behind their arguments. In addition, we will suggest how the group that is less flexible can improve their flexibility. Take a look!<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Who Is More Flexible: Men Or Women?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga is one of the best training programs to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-stretching\/\">help improve flexibility<\/a>. It entails multiple poses that enable your muscles to stretch, which in turn increases your motion range (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/a-z\/yoga-workouts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Regularly practicing yoga can, therefore, improve your flexibility.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judging by the attendance of both genders in yoga classes, you could assume that women are more flexible than men. This is because a more significant percentage of the attendees in these classes are women. But is it because men tend to gravitate more towards weight lifting programs? 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