Hip Stretches

[SaraMarie24]

Hey all, currently doing a workout and it feels like my hips are tight. Could be just me, but does anyone know any good hip stretches?

Thanks in advance!

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[SaraMarie24 in reply to moreless]

Thanks so much!! I’ll give these a go!!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to SaraMarie24]

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[TheAwfulToad Visitor]

What do you mean by "tight"? You have a limited range of motion, or the hip joint itself feels uncomfortable when you move it?

"Stretching" often does more harm than good, especially when it's done prior to exercise. It does little to increase joint mobility - which is basically fixed by your genetics - and it can exacerbate, rather than reduce, exercise-related injury. A much more effective (and safer) strategy is just to warm up, using progressively higher resistance and/or a wider range of motion over a period of 15 minutes or so. You should find that you can then go into a more intense exercise phase without joint discomfort. If the discomfort persists, stop immediately and do a different movement.

[SaraMarie24 in reply to TheAwfulToad]

I should throw in some warm-ups before my workouts. I Went to a physical therapist months ago who told me that y hips are good, so maybe it’s some discomfort. I’m sure some stretching beforehand will help.

Thank you!