Internally rotating your hip engages muscles like the tensor fasciae latae, upper gluteus muscles, and inner thigh muscles. Without it, it’s hard to complete daily activities like putting on pants or ...
Have you ever seen a pitcher throwing a baseball? This action, which involves maintaining stability on one foot while also moving both the free leg and the torso, activates the hip external rotators.
If you have ever felt tension in the front of your hips after sitting too long, struggled with lower back pain or had difficulty touching your toes, your hip flexors may be to blame. These often ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images “Open up your hips and squat like a baby,” says Igor, a mobility coach whose ...
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Hip mobility is crucial to a powerful, fluid golf swing. Your hips not only help you rotate effectively through your swing, but also help you generate power ...
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A lot of runners have become so preoccupied with their knees that they’ve taken their hips for granted. In a study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, runners with a variety of ...
Squats and lunges may be your go-to exercises to strengthen your lower body. Add the hip airplane to this list to make your ...
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...