Hip Mobility Exercises

Half Kneeling Windmill to Open Up Tight Hips and Shoulders

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:12:15 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

To open up tight hips and shoulders, this is a movement worth doing daily.

Be sure to note the position of the back leg - the foot of the back leg is swung closer to the front foot to create more external rotation within both hips. Read more

How To Build Aqua Hips

Dr. Ben Kim — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

To build hips as healthy as Aquaman's, try this.

While lying face down with your arms on the ground, left one leg up along the side of your body while keeping its inner thigh as close to the ground as possible. Repeat this on the other side. Read more

Stronger & Healthier Hips and Back

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:40:07 +0000

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Hip Mobility Exercises

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An Easier Way To Improve Hip Health and Leg Strength

Dr. Ben Kim — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

Essential Movements For Healthy Hips

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Hip Mobility Exercises

Begin with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart and gently drop down into a comfortable squat. Allow yourself a few seconds or more to sit in this position to stretch your hip capsules. Read more

3 Stretches For Better Hip Mobility

Dr. Ben Kim — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

The idea is to take our hips through internal rotation, external rotation, and then a deep general stretch that includes the glutes and the connective tissue fascia that ties in with the lower back.

All 3 stretches can be held for as long as is comfortable. Read more

An Introduction to 90/90 Hip Mobility Exercises

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

90/90 hip mobility work is highly effective for improving functional range of motion of your hip joints.

Before beginning 90/90 work, I suggest warming up your spine, particularly your lower spine, as sitting in the 90/90 position can put some strain on your spine and surrounding soft tissues, and thoroughly warming up your back will decrease risk of straining muscles and ligaments in and around your spine. Read more

Daily Release For Tight Hips

Dr. Ben Kim — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

For those looking to address or prevent hip pain and stiffness without having to get on the ground, this is a simple and highly effective way of improving hip health daily. Read more

How to Strengthen Your Hips and Core

Dr. Ben Kim — Sun, 21 May 2023 12:46:27 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

For those interested in preserving hip health and mobility, this is a compound movement that I can suggest working at - it's more challenging than basic hip swivel work, but is an excellent way of combining hip, core, and upper body conditioning. Read more

How to Open Up Tight Hips

Dr. Ben Kim — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:00:23 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

For those struggling with hip pain and stiffness, this is a simple stretch that I recommend doing daily.

This is best done with a strong resistance band - I prefer one made of a fabric-like material like this: Fabric Resistance Band Read more

How to Lengthen Your Hip Flexors for Optimal Hip and Back Health

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to lengthen hip flexors - keeping hip flexors at an optimal length allows for optimal hip mobility, and in those with a history of tight hip flexors, stretching them often leads to improvement in back health. Read more

Mobility Training to Help Prevent and Address Sciatica

Dr. Ben Kim — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a look at a handful of mobility exercises and foam rolling tips that are generally helpful to those looking to prevent or overcome mild to moderate sciatica. Read more

2-Minute Hip and Lower Back Care Routine

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

Active Hamstring Stretch / Knee Extension:

Standing Hip Circles:

Swivel Hips:

Sole Frog Stretch: Read more

8-Minute Hip Care Routine

Dr. Ben Kim — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a follow along hip care routine.

Begin seated on a comfortable surface with your legs extended in front of you. Read more