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A progression from seated hip positioning into loaded/controlled hip movement, single-leg balance, and active leg raises. Your hips need to move, control, and produce force. This routine takes the hips through different ranges while challenging balance, stability, and active strength. That combination matters because mobility you can’t control doesn’t... show more

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Stiff hips from sitting all day? 😩 It’s not the sitting itself — it’s the lack of movement. Hours in the same position tightens your hips, glutes, and hamstrings, making them feel stiff and restricted. These 4 exercises fix that by: • Improving hip mobility • Stretching tight glutes & hamstrings • Strengthening hip flexors Just a few minutes a day helps your hips move more freely and makes long sitting sessions feel way less uncomfortable. Save this & try them on your next break 👇

Stiff hips from sitting all day? 😩 It’s not the sitting itself — it’s the lack of movement. Hours in the same position tightens your hips, glutes, and hamstrings, making them feel stiff and restricted. These 4 exercises fix that by: • Improving hip mobility • Stretching tight glutes & hamstrings • Strengthening hip flexors Just a few minutes a day helps your hips move more freely and makes long sitting sessions feel way less uncomfortable. Save this & try them on your next break 👇

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The exercise looks simple, but there’s more going on than a basic Bulgarian split squat. With the rear foot elevated and a medicine ball held in front, you’re asking the front leg to control the hip and knee while the trunk manages the added load. That combination makes this a useful drill for single-leg strength + hip stability + trunk control. The key isn’t going as deep as possible—it’s owning the position without losing balance or letting the knee collapse inward.

The exercise looks simple, but there’s more going on than a basic Bulgarian split squat. With the rear foot elevated and a medicine ball held in front, you’re asking the front leg to control the hip and knee while the trunk manages the added load. That combination makes this a useful drill for single-leg strength + hip stability + trunk control. The key isn’t going as deep as possible—it’s owning the position without losing balance or letting the knee collapse inward.

Posture University

24,818 views • 13 days ago

If I only had 10 minutes for mobility, I'd start here. A lot of people approach mobility by looking for the tightest part of their body and trying to stretch it. I've found it works better when you look at movement as a whole. Your hips influence your spine. Your spine influences your shoulders. Your ability to rotate, bend, squat and reach all work together. This flow moves through the hips, adductors, spine and hamstrings while building awareness and control through a variety of positions. 1) Side Lunge Hip + Side Body Flow Open the inner thigh and create length through the side body.

If I only had 10 minutes for mobility, I'd start here. A lot of people approach mobility by looking for the tightest part of their body and trying to stretch it. I've found it works better when you look at movement as a whole. Your hips influence your spine. Your spine influences your shoulders. Your ability to rotate, bend, squat and reach all work together. This flow moves through the hips, adductors, spine and hamstrings while building awareness and control through a variety of positions. 1) Side Lunge Hip + Side Body Flow Open the inner thigh and create length through the side body.

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One movement you should definitely add into your training… The seated barbell good morning isolates your posterior chain: 🔹 Set the bench height so your hips are around 90°, feet flat and locked down, add plates under your feet as needed 🔹 Bar sits high on the traps, same position as a standing good morning 🔹 Brace your core hard before you hinge, this is not a spot to get lazy with bracing 🔹 Hinge from the hips, chest stays proud, spine stays neutral through the entire range 🔹 Control the descent, this movement rewards patience, punishes ego lifting It’s the perfect variation to the standing good morning, better carryover to deadlift lockout, less stress on the hips and knees. Add it to your next posterior chain day. Embrace the struggles. Celebrate the successes. Just Gaux.

One movement you should definitely add into your training… The seated barbell good morning isolates your posterior chain: 🔹 Set the bench height so your hips are around 90°, feet flat and locked down, add plates under your feet as needed 🔹 Bar sits high on the traps, same position as a standing good morning 🔹 Brace your core hard before you hinge, this is not a spot to get lazy with bracing 🔹 Hinge from the hips, chest stays proud, spine stays neutral through the entire range 🔹 Control the descent, this movement rewards patience, punishes ego lifting It’s the perfect variation to the standing good morning, better carryover to deadlift lockout, less stress on the hips and knees. Add it to your next posterior chain day. Embrace the struggles. Celebrate the successes. Just Gaux.

Margaux Alvarez

39,777 views • 1 month ago

Hip airplanes might be the single best exercise for runners. They've been in my routine for over a year now. I've been using them as a mobility drill. Bodyweight, slow, pushing the end range before a run. When my hip starts acting up, I hit a few reps of this goat mobility drill and usually find immediate relief after a few sets. One movement. Multiple benefits: → Foot splay → Lower leg rotation → Hip stability → Hip strength in multiple planes of motion Make this a staple in your exercise routine. Doesn't matter if you do it before or after your run or during your leg day routine.

Hip airplanes might be the single best exercise for runners. They've been in my routine for over a year now. I've been using them as a mobility drill. Bodyweight, slow, pushing the end range before a run. When my hip starts acting up, I hit a few reps of this goat mobility drill and usually find immediate relief after a few sets. One movement. Multiple benefits: → Foot splay → Lower leg rotation → Hip stability → Hip strength in multiple planes of motion Make this a staple in your exercise routine. Doesn't matter if you do it before or after your run or during your leg day routine.

Tim Roozendaal

75,573 views • 5 months ago

A pelvic tilt isn’t automatically a problem—and you can’t “flatten your belly” simply by straightening your pelvis. This routine uses knee-hugging, a static hip bridge, and a lying hip stretch to work on pelvic position, hip mobility, and trunk control. Those can be useful. But pelvic position is only one piece of how your abdomen looks. Ribcage position, breathing, body composition, anatomy, and how you control your trunk all matter too. The better goal? Build control—not chase a “perfect” pelvis.

A pelvic tilt isn’t automatically a problem—and you can’t “flatten your belly” simply by straightening your pelvis. This routine uses knee-hugging, a static hip bridge, and a lying hip stretch to work on pelvic position, hip mobility, and trunk control. Those can be useful. But pelvic position is only one piece of how your abdomen looks. Ribcage position, breathing, body composition, anatomy, and how you control your trunk all matter too. The better goal? Build control—not chase a “perfect” pelvis.

Posture University

35,396 views • 11 days ago

Here’s how I finally tackled my chronically tight hips! 🔄 1️⃣ The Weighted Hip Shift. This was a game changer, and adding weight allowed me to reach a deeper stretch and unlock greater mobility in my hips. 2️⃣ The Seated Good Morning. This provides a stretch in my lower back and hamstrings and strengthens these muscles through the full range of motion. It gave my posterior chain the attention it deserved — minus the stress on my spine. Together, these exercises transformed my flexibility and strength. It’s not just about lifting; it’s about training with intention 🌟 #hipmobility #stretching #mobilitytraining #backday #legworkout #legday

Here’s how I finally tackled my chronically tight hips! 🔄 1️⃣ The Weighted Hip Shift. This was a game changer, and adding weight allowed me to reach a deeper stretch and unlock greater mobility in my hips. 2️⃣ The Seated Good Morning. This provides a stretch in my lower back and hamstrings and strengthens these muscles through the full range of motion. It gave my posterior chain the attention it deserved — minus the stress on my spine. Together, these exercises transformed my flexibility and strength. It’s not just about lifting; it’s about training with intention 🌟 #hipmobility #stretching #mobilitytraining #backday #legworkout #legday

Fernando Lopez

61,114 views • 1 year ago

🚨 Want glutes that actually function—not just look good? The single-leg glute bridge is one of the smartest moves for building real posterior chain strength, fixing imbalances, and protecting your hips, knees, and lower back. Here’s why they're an elite movement: • Unilateral power: Forces each glute and hamstring to work independently. No more stronger side compensating for the weaker one (most people are shocked how weak one side feels). • Injury-proofing & rehab gold: Excellent for knee/hip issues. Strengthens stabilizers without heavy spinal loading. • Longevity-friendly: Improves hip extension, pelvic stability, and movement mechanics, key for staying strong and mobile as you age. • Highly scalable: Beginners progress from standard bridges. Advanced? Add dumbbells, bands, or elevate your foot. How to do it: 1. Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat. 2. Engage core, lift one knee to tabletop. 3. Drive through the planted foot, squeeze glute, lift hips while keeping them level. 4. Lower with control. 10+ reps per side. Start simple. Master form. Then progress. Your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back will thank you. Drop a 🔥 if you’re in. #GluteTraining #StrengthTraining #FunctionalFitness

🚨 Want glutes that actually function—not just look good? The single-leg glute bridge is one of the smartest moves for building real posterior chain strength, fixing imbalances, and protecting your hips, knees, and lower back. Here’s why they're an elite movement: • Unilateral power: Forces each glute and hamstring to work independently. No more stronger side compensating for the weaker one (most people are shocked how weak one side feels). • Injury-proofing & rehab gold: Excellent for knee/hip issues. Strengthens stabilizers without heavy spinal loading. • Longevity-friendly: Improves hip extension, pelvic stability, and movement mechanics, key for staying strong and mobile as you age. • Highly scalable: Beginners progress from standard bridges. Advanced? Add dumbbells, bands, or elevate your foot. How to do it: 1. Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat. 2. Engage core, lift one knee to tabletop. 3. Drive through the planted foot, squeeze glute, lift hips while keeping them level. 4. Lower with control. 10+ reps per side. Start simple. Master form. Then progress. Your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back will thank you. Drop a 🔥 if you’re in. #GluteTraining #StrengthTraining #FunctionalFitness

Kristie Leong M.D.

14,418 views • 1 month ago

One of the best ways to improve your balance? Get stronger. Balance isn’t just about standing on one leg. When you trip, stumble, or step off a curb awkwardly, your muscles have to react quickly enough to keep you upright. That’s where strength training comes in. Exercises like lunges, step-ups, split squats, and single-leg deadlifts challenge strength + stability + coordination at the same time. And this becomes increasingly important with age: r Resistance training can improve balance and physical function in older adults and may help reduce fall risk when iyou include it in a well-designed exercise program. Try adding 1–2 unilateral exercises to your strength workouts. Strong legs are your emergency balance system. #StrengthTraining#BalanceTraining

One of the best ways to improve your balance? Get stronger. Balance isn’t just about standing on one leg. When you trip, stumble, or step off a curb awkwardly, your muscles have to react quickly enough to keep you upright. That’s where strength training comes in. Exercises like lunges, step-ups, split squats, and single-leg deadlifts challenge strength + stability + coordination at the same time. And this becomes increasingly important with age: r Resistance training can improve balance and physical function in older adults and may help reduce fall risk when iyou include it in a well-designed exercise program. Try adding 1–2 unilateral exercises to your strength workouts. Strong legs are your emergency balance system. #StrengthTraining#BalanceTraining

Kristie Leong M.D.

13,286 views • 25 days ago

Your chair is quietly wrecking your hips. Most adults sit ~10 hours a day. That parks the psoas and rectus femoris in chronic flexion. So: 1. They shorten. 2. The pelvis tips forward. 3. The lumbar spine takes the load. 4. The glutes go quiet. Walking lunges break it on every step. The trailing leg forces full hip extension (the position sitting never allows). That lengthens the flexors under load and wakes the glutes. The front leg has to decelerate and stabilize, so gluteus medius and deep core fire to stop pelvic drop. Left and right sides can’t hide anymore. Single-leg control isn’t a gym flex. Inability to hold a 10-second one-leg stand is linked to higher mortality risk. Balance declines with age faster than grip or gait. The Action Plan: If you sit most of the day, 2–3 sets of 8–10 walking lunges after work is mechanical medicine. Slow. Full extension on the back leg. Tall torso. Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds without wobbling? Try it and tell me. #HipHealth #Posture

Your chair is quietly wrecking your hips. Most adults sit ~10 hours a day. That parks the psoas and rectus femoris in chronic flexion. So: 1. They shorten. 2. The pelvis tips forward. 3. The lumbar spine takes the load. 4. The glutes go quiet. Walking lunges break it on every step. The trailing leg forces full hip extension (the position sitting never allows). That lengthens the flexors under load and wakes the glutes. The front leg has to decelerate and stabilize, so gluteus medius and deep core fire to stop pelvic drop. Left and right sides can’t hide anymore. Single-leg control isn’t a gym flex. Inability to hold a 10-second one-leg stand is linked to higher mortality risk. Balance declines with age faster than grip or gait. The Action Plan: If you sit most of the day, 2–3 sets of 8–10 walking lunges after work is mechanical medicine. Slow. Full extension on the back leg. Tall torso. Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds without wobbling? Try it and tell me. #HipHealth #Posture

Kristie Leong M.D.

14,812 views • 15 days ago

Most runners have underdeveloped internal rotation. That's why stretching your hips never seems to fix anything. 90/90 heel lift trains the exact range that's missing. → Front leg in flexion and external rotation → Back leg in extension and internal rotation → Lift the back heel against gravity, that's the hip IR working → Can't lift it? Lean your torso slightly away from the working leg → Move slow. 2-3s up, 2-3s down I'm using a 1kg weight here. Start without load and build up. I'm adding this exercise in my routine because just like most runners, my adduction and internal rotation strength is lacking. 3 x 8-10 each side. If your pelvis is rotating, drop the weight. Quality over quantity.

Most runners have underdeveloped internal rotation. That's why stretching your hips never seems to fix anything. 90/90 heel lift trains the exact range that's missing. → Front leg in flexion and external rotation → Back leg in extension and internal rotation → Lift the back heel against gravity, that's the hip IR working → Can't lift it? Lean your torso slightly away from the working leg → Move slow. 2-3s up, 2-3s down I'm using a 1kg weight here. Start without load and build up. I'm adding this exercise in my routine because just like most runners, my adduction and internal rotation strength is lacking. 3 x 8-10 each side. If your pelvis is rotating, drop the weight. Quality over quantity.

Tim Roozendaal

19,915 views • 4 months ago

Excellent Muscle and Brain coordination, and the mobility is top-notch. 🥊Footwork: Heel-Toe-Heel. Classic triple-count rhythm on each leg. The heel plays a major role in balance, rhythm, weight transfer, and creating angles to strike from. It’s not about being stuck on your heels. It’s about learning how to shift through them with control and flow, and this footwork is a very simple way to your heels. Enjoy the Way too addicted to bouncing toes & heels.💫

Excellent Muscle and Brain coordination, and the mobility is top-notch. 🥊Footwork: Heel-Toe-Heel. Classic triple-count rhythm on each leg. The heel plays a major role in balance, rhythm, weight transfer, and creating angles to strike from. It’s not about being stuck on your heels. It’s about learning how to shift through them with control and flow, and this footwork is a very simple way to your heels. Enjoy the Way too addicted to bouncing toes & heels.💫

Posture University

31,389 views • 1 month ago

2 Best Hip Flexor Exercises In sprinting, your hip flexors need to be strongest When the leg is behind you Therefore it’s important the exercise: A) Gets you into that range B) Loads it sufficiently in that range Hip flexor fall backs are great for this (Plus you get bonus ab training) But, if you want to truly isolate the hip flexors in the end range position You can’t beat cable knee drives I like 30% of BW x 10 reps/leg as a target. Credit to Vernon Griffith, CSCS*D and @elevate_strength for the content. Great coaches.

2 Best Hip Flexor Exercises In sprinting, your hip flexors need to be strongest When the leg is behind you Therefore it’s important the exercise: A) Gets you into that range B) Loads it sufficiently in that range Hip flexor fall backs are great for this (Plus you get bonus ab training) But, if you want to truly isolate the hip flexors in the end range position You can’t beat cable knee drives I like 30% of BW x 10 reps/leg as a target. Credit to Vernon Griffith, CSCS*D and @elevate_strength for the content. Great coaches.

JT Performance

22,876 views • 6 months ago

Not every hitter needs to “get into their legs.” Ryan Costello had always been coached to sit deeper into his legs and heels. But when you watch his swing, something stands out. He immediately comes out of his legs and moves toward the front leg. Through assessment we identified a few key things: • Best balance point: right forefoot • Axis of rotation: front leg • Limited hip/shoulder separation • Power produced primarily through the shoulders The adjustment wasn’t getting deeper into the legs. It was allowing him to organize around the front leg instead of fighting it. So far this season: 9 HR. It wasn’t a strength issue. It was coordination and balance. Different hitters coordinate balance differently. How often are we asking players to move in ways their body doesn’t naturally coordinate? Coz #ncaabaseball

Not every hitter needs to “get into their legs.” Ryan Costello had always been coached to sit deeper into his legs and heels. But when you watch his swing, something stands out. He immediately comes out of his legs and moves toward the front leg. Through assessment we identified a few key things: • Best balance point: right forefoot • Axis of rotation: front leg • Limited hip/shoulder separation • Power produced primarily through the shoulders The adjustment wasn’t getting deeper into the legs. It was allowing him to organize around the front leg instead of fighting it. So far this season: 9 HR. It wasn’t a strength issue. It was coordination and balance. Different hitters coordinate balance differently. How often are we asking players to move in ways their body doesn’t naturally coordinate? Coz #ncaabaseball

Motor Preferences Experts, LLC

27,888 views • 6 months ago

🔥5 drills to destroy doubles #1 Pad Punch When you feel pressure from the adjacent blocker, combat his force with your hips. #2 Sled Punch The key to defeating a double team is to split it. Here’s a great drill to help you attack 1 man, get skinny and throw off. #3 Double splits Splitting doubles can be super difficult. The double splits drill helps simulate the force you’ll need to apply into your primary blocker to ultimately split the double team. #4 Punch recover When aligned in an even technique (0, 2, 4) the key is to survive the collision by staying square, absorbing force and transitioning to the crease. The punch recover drill does a great job of simulating this. #5 Hip Swivels Use hip swivels to practice wedging your hips between the primary and adjacent blocker.

🔥5 drills to destroy doubles #1 Pad Punch When you feel pressure from the adjacent blocker, combat his force with your hips. #2 Sled Punch The key to defeating a double team is to split it. Here’s a great drill to help you attack 1 man, get skinny and throw off. #3 Double splits Splitting doubles can be super difficult. The double splits drill helps simulate the force you’ll need to apply into your primary blocker to ultimately split the double team. #4 Punch recover When aligned in an even technique (0, 2, 4) the key is to survive the collision by staying square, absorbing force and transitioning to the crease. The punch recover drill does a great job of simulating this. #5 Hip Swivels Use hip swivels to practice wedging your hips between the primary and adjacent blocker.

Craig Roh

224,822 views • 3 years ago

SISSY SQUATS: The Underrated Quad Burner That’ll Leave You Questioning Your Life Choices Don’t let the name fool you—this old-school move is all fire and no fluff. It torches your quads, humbles your ego, and delivers that teardrop shape your leggings will thank you for. Why we’re obsessed: •Zero spinal load, maximum quad isolation •Strength through stretch = muscle magic •It’s a control freak’s dream (and a masochist’s favorite) Pro tip: Keep your chest tall, hips forward, and lower like you’ve got something to prove. Thankfully the Hedonism II, Negril has EVERYTHING you need to meet any health & fitness goal! Fair warning: stairs may be canceled tomorrow. #NaughtyGym #SissySquats #QuadGoals #LegDayIsForeplay #SexyStrong #functionalbodybuilding #hedogym

SISSY SQUATS: The Underrated Quad Burner That’ll Leave You Questioning Your Life Choices Don’t let the name fool you—this old-school move is all fire and no fluff. It torches your quads, humbles your ego, and delivers that teardrop shape your leggings will thank you for. Why we’re obsessed: •Zero spinal load, maximum quad isolation •Strength through stretch = muscle magic •It’s a control freak’s dream (and a masochist’s favorite) Pro tip: Keep your chest tall, hips forward, and lower like you’ve got something to prove. Thankfully the Hedonism II, Negril has EVERYTHING you need to meet any health & fitness goal! Fair warning: stairs may be canceled tomorrow. #NaughtyGym #SissySquats #QuadGoals #LegDayIsForeplay #SexyStrong #functionalbodybuilding #hedogym

Naughty Gym

20,683 views • 1 year ago

Stop bridging. Just use Beacon. We know most don’t want to hear this but when you bridge, you’re taking a risk. Not because of the yield or trade ahead, but because of the infrastructure you rely on to get there. You give up control of your asset & open the door to exploits and drains. Beacon changes that. Cross-chain movement without bridge risk, your funds stay in your contract, under your control, while agents handle execution. Why bridge when you can just use Beacon.

Stop bridging. Just use Beacon. We know most don’t want to hear this but when you bridge, you’re taking a risk. Not because of the yield or trade ahead, but because of the infrastructure you rely on to get there. You give up control of your asset & open the door to exploits and drains. Beacon changes that. Cross-chain movement without bridge risk, your funds stay in your contract, under your control, while agents handle execution. Why bridge when you can just use Beacon.

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308,020 views • 11 months ago

🚨 Most people stay stiff and injury-prone because they skip moves like this. Tight hamstrings and weak cores sabotage our ability to move fluidly. Plus, they contribute to back pain, poor posture, and slower recovery. The windmill toe touch flips that script. This dynamic gem stretches your hamstrings, calves, and lower back while firing up your core, obliques, and shoulders. It boosts rotational mobility, balance, and coordination, all in one move. Perfect for warming up or unlocking better movement in daily life and workouts. Better flexibility means reduced risk of strains, improved performance, and smoother functional movement. No more feeling "stuck" when you bend or twist. Try it: 1. Stand with feet wide, reach one hand to the opposite foot while rotating your torso and extending the other arm up (like a windmill). 2. Alternate sides with control. 3. Start with 8-10 reps per side. Do this movement 2-3x/week and feel the difference in how you move. What’s one mobility move that’s transformed your flexibility? 👇 #Flexibility #Mobility #Longevity

🚨 Most people stay stiff and injury-prone because they skip moves like this. Tight hamstrings and weak cores sabotage our ability to move fluidly. Plus, they contribute to back pain, poor posture, and slower recovery. The windmill toe touch flips that script. This dynamic gem stretches your hamstrings, calves, and lower back while firing up your core, obliques, and shoulders. It boosts rotational mobility, balance, and coordination, all in one move. Perfect for warming up or unlocking better movement in daily life and workouts. Better flexibility means reduced risk of strains, improved performance, and smoother functional movement. No more feeling "stuck" when you bend or twist. Try it: 1. Stand with feet wide, reach one hand to the opposite foot while rotating your torso and extending the other arm up (like a windmill). 2. Alternate sides with control. 3. Start with 8-10 reps per side. Do this movement 2-3x/week and feel the difference in how you move. What’s one mobility move that’s transformed your flexibility? 👇 #Flexibility #Mobility #Longevity

Kristie Leong M.D.

13,900 views • 2 months ago