A 20-minute hip mobility routine for releasing tightness and tension
Stretch it out with these simple movements from fitness coach Beverley Cheng
Are tight hips getting in the way of your workout progress or overall comfort?
"One of the most important aspects of any workout routine is ensuring that you have the mobility to achieve a full range of motion with your movements," said fitness coach Beverley Cheng. That's precisely why she created this simple stretching routine, which slows things down to focus on building flexibility around the hips.
In the latest video from her series Body Zones, Beverley will lead you through 20 minutes of gentle exercises designed to release tension in your lower back, glutes and hamstrings. Check out the workout and then scroll down to see the full list of stretches. All you'll need is a mat to get started.
20-minute hip mobility routine
- Cobra stretch
- Runner's lunge + rotation
- Runner's lunge + elbows down
- Hamstring stretch
- 3-point stance
- Elevated pigeon pose
Repeat on the opposite side.
- Deep kneeling lunge + lean back
- Deep kneeling lunge + psoas stretch
- Deep kneeling quad stretch
Repeat on the opposite side.
- 90/90 stretch
- Wide V-sit stretch complex
- Seated pretzel stretch complex
- Standing lateral lunge
Produced in collaboration with CBC Creator Network.
