Hip Mobility Exercises

How to Open Up Tight Hips

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 08, 2023

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

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

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 13, 2022

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

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 26, 2022

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

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 21, 2022

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 05, 2022

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

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2021

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

Try This To Improve Insulin Sensitivity, Blood Sugar Regulation, and Body Composition

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 03, 2019

Hip Mobility Exercises

To improve your body's ability to store glucose as glycogen in your skeletal muscles, try doing some body weight squats before each substantial meal. Even one set of 10 to 20 body weight squats is enough to prime and prepare your skeletal muscles to act as receptive storage sites for glycogen. Read more

A Simple Way To Care For Your Hips - One Minute Daily

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 24, 2019

Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a simple way of restoring and maintaining hip mobility at any age.

While sitting on the ground or on a chair, start with your leg straight out in front of you, heel on the ground. Rotate your foot as far as it will go internally and externally and alternate between these two end points, really feeling this range in your hip. Read more

A Simple Technique to Open Up Stiff Hips

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 17, 2019

Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Hip Mobility Exercises

Updated on May 17, 2019

A number of people who have gone through other videos that I've done on hip mobility have mentioned feeling restricted deep within their hip joints while trying to rotate their hips.

This video demonstrates a technique that can help restore joint mobility while lengthening shortened muscles and tendons that inhibit natural range of motion. Read more