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5 Relaxing Yet Effective Stretches Your Tight Hips Are Begging For

Nov 5 2021 - 12:00pm

Whether you're an avid runner or cyclist or you spend most of your day sitting [1], one common complaint is tight hips and hip pain. Give this area a little extra love with this sequence of five hip-opening stretches to increase your flexibility, reduce discomfort, and prevent injury. Try the series in the order listed here, or pick your favorites to incorporate into your workout routine. Even just a few minutes of stretching each day can make a big difference [2].

Happy Baby

This calming hip opener also stretches your lower back.

Extended Wide Squat

This relaxing stretch targets both hips at once while opening up your lower back.

Butterfly

Stretch both hips at the same time with Butterfly pose.

Pigeon

A basic yoga pose, Pigeon is one of the most effective hip openers because you can focus on one hip at a time.

Double Pigeon

Double Pigeon offers a very intense stretch for your deep glutes.


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