3 moves to unlock those tight hips


POV: Your hips feel locked up after back-to-back meetings, but you don’t know how to fix it...

Here are 3 moves to unlock those tight hips 👇

1️⃣ Hip CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations)

• Creates 360° hip mobility

• Wakes up sleepy hip joints

• Perfect for between meetings

2️⃣ Standing Hip Flexor ISO Holds

• Targets those tight hip flexors from sitting

• Builds strength and mobility simultaneously

• Quick and effective

3️⃣ Front Knee Extensions

• Improves hip and knee coordination

• Perfect for desk-bound legs

• Helps restore natural movement patterns

Make sure to like and save this for your next work break 👨🏼‍💻

#hipmobility #hipmobilityexercises #hippainrelief #hippain #deskworker

2025/3/19 Edited to

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